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, July 9, 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 June 25, 2024 Meeting

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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 Community Wellness Team, led by Behavioral Wellness, was featured and

praised in a CNN opinion article for providing professional counselors for the

first year of the Thomas Fire and 1/9 debris flow; and

The Emergency Operations Center has been activated in response to the Lake

Fire which sparked July 5th near Zaca Lake, evacuation orders and warnings

have been issued.

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.

X-Agenda Request

X-1)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00794

Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Lake Fire, as follows (4/5 Vote Required):

a) Find that due to the fire that began on July 5, 2024 (“Lake Fire”), an emergency situation exists

pursuant to Government Code 54954.2 that requires immediate action and the need for action

arose after the agenda for this meeting was posted; and

b) Receive and file an update on the 2024 Lake Fire.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors determined that the need to take

immediate action arose after the Agenda was posted and approved the X-Agenda

item to be heard per Government Code Section 54954.2.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved; and

b) Received and filed.

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-1)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-00753

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ryan Estes, Jose Garcia, Debbie Haldeman,

Salvador Lara, Manuel Ledesma, Andres Marquez, Richard Mayor, Irma Morales, Octavio

Ochoa, Jorge Ruiz, and Ron Vecente as the July 2024 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara

County.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-160

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-00714

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of July 21, 2024 through July 27, 2024 as “Pretrial,

Probation and Parole Supervision Week” in Santa Barbara County.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-161

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-3)

24-00744

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES

DEPARTMENT

Consider recommendations regarding Air Monitoring Network Agreement No. 24-C0014 with the

California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement and to make any required

certifications and assurances with the California DPR for the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to

be reimbursed for contracted support and services related to the Air Monitoring Network program

in the County of Santa Barbara for the three-year period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 in

the amount of $149,375.47; 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 Williams, 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-4)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

24-00741

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 ended June 30, 2024 (Fiscal Year 2023-2024) 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 Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024 (Fiscal Year 2023-2024) 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-5)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-00749

Consider recommendations regarding the Regents of the University of California Agreement for

Crisis, Recovery, Engagement, Diversion and Outreach, Proposition 47 (CREDO47) Research

and Evaluation Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2026, and Data Transfer and Use

Agreement for FYs 2022-2026, as follows:

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

Contractor with The Regents of the University of California, for the provision of University of

California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) research and evaluation services for the CREDO47 Program

under Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Grant Agreement No. BSCC 514-22,

for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $129,377.00 for the period of September 1, 2022,

through June 1, 2026;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the research and evaluation Agreement for

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

Agreement, respectively, 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;

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

designee, to execute a Data Transfer and Use Agreement with The Regents of the University of

California to provide a limited data set for research purposes, for the period of January 1, 2023,

through June 1, 2026, unless otherwise directed by Provider; and

d) 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 organizational or administrative

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

environment and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Delegated;

c) Approved, ratified 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-6)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-00748

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with

Davis Guest Home, Inc. (Davis) for the provision of an Intensive Residential Program for

Structured Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, 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 an Intensive

Residential Program for Structured Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, Residential Care and

Room and Board for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026; for a contract maximum amount

not to exceed $880,000.00 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026; inclusive of $440,000.00 for FY

2024-2025 and $440,000.00 for FY 2025-2026;

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;

adjust the daily rate to accommodate clients with acute needs, additional monitoring, or medical

complexity; increase rates per Exhibit B-1; and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures

per Exhibit E, 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

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-7)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

24-00721

College School District - Approve the request of the College School District to call and give notice

of a School Bond Election to be held on November 5, 2024 requesting consolidation with other

measures occurring on November 5, 2024, and authorizing necessary actions in connection

therewith.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

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

that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-8)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

24-00722

Santa Maria-Bonita School District - Approve the request of the Santa Maria-Bonita School

District to call and give notice of a School Bond Election to be held in the District and consolidated

with any other elections held in the same territory on November 5, 2024 and authorizing necessary

actions in connection therewith.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

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

that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-9)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

24-00723

Lompoc Unified School District - Approve the request of the Lompoc Unified School District to

order an Election and establish specifications of the election order to be held on November 5,

2024 and authorizing necessary actions in connection therewith.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

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

that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-10)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

24-00724

City of Santa Maria - Approve the request of the City of Santa Maria to consolidate and render

specified services to the City related to the conduct of the General Municipal Election to be held on

November 5, 2024.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

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

that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-11)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

24-00725

Hope School District - Approve the request of the Hope Elementary School District to call and

give order of a local bond measure election to be held on November 5, 2024, and establishing

specifications of the Election Order.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

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

that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-12)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

24-00726

City of Guadalupe - Approve the request of the City of Guadalupe to Call and give notice for a

General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of certain

officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California and request to

consolidate the General Municipal election with the Statewide General Election pursuant to Section

10403 of the Elections Code.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

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

that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-13)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

24-00756

Santa Barbara City College District - Approve the request of Santa Barbara City College District

to call and give order for an election to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds,

establishing specifications of the Election Order, and requesting consolidation with other elections

occurring on November 5, 2024.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

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

that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-14)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00745

Consider recommendations regarding a One-Time Waiver of Fees for the use of the Courthouse

Sunken Gardens by Old Spanish Days’ Fiesta Celebration from July 27, 2024 to August 4, 2024,

First District, as follows:

a) Pursuant to Santa Barbara County Code Section 26-5, accept the recommendation of the

Community Services Director and waive site use, set up, and break down fees for use of the

Historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens by Old Spanish Days in Santa

Barbara, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, for the Fiesta Celebration from July 27, 2024 to August 4,

2024 (Total of 9 Calendar Days), in the amount of $6,600.00;

b) Request Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. publicly acknowledge the County of Santa

Barbara’s assistance in making the facilities available for the event; and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15323, which consists of the normal

operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed where

there is a part history of the facility being used for the same or similar kind of purpose.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

COUNTY COUNSEL

24-00718

Consider recommendations regarding the Proposed Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Ynez

River Valley Groundwater Basin Central Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency, as

follows:

a) Approve the proposed Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater

Basin Central Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency; and

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

that will not result in direct or indirect 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 Williams, 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-16)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00715

Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Joint Powers Authority (JPA)

Agreement for Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) regarding the

Coordination of Broadband Activities, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the JPA Agreement for SBCAG

to add the role of coordination of broadband activities; 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.

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; and

b) 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

24-00758

Consider recommendations regarding Mutually Beneficial Capital Projects and Limited Term

Programs, in accordance with the 2024 Settlement Agreement between the County of Santa

Barbara and the Regents of the University of California, Second District, as follows:

a) Consider and Approve Projects in the Amount of $3,700,000.00 for Mutually Beneficial Capital

Projects and Limited Term Programs, per the 2024 Settlement Agreement between the County of

Santa Barbara and the Regents of the University of California;

b) Authorize the County Executive Officer to Transmit a Letter to the University of California at

Santa Barbara regarding the Approved List of mutually beneficial capital projects and limited term

programs;

c) Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors, by Winter of 2024, with the parameters of the

Isla Vista Housing Inspection Pilot Program and future approval;

d) Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors with budget revision(s) as appropriate for

specific projects and programs; and

e) Determine that the approval of the recommended action is not subject to the California

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

since the recommended action is a government administrative activity which does not involve

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

environment.

Kimberly Kiefer and Jonathan Abboud addressed the Board.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:.

a) Approved;

b) Authorized;

c) and d) Directed; and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-18)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

24-00746

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Journal

Technologies, Inc. for New Case Management System (eProsecutor), as follows:

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

Technologies, Inc. to provide case management software, implementation services, and systems

maintenance to the District Attorney’s Office, which includes:

i) One-time implementation and interface development costs in the amount of $305,000.00; and

ii) Annualized maintenance fees in the amount of $135,500.00 for the initial effective year of

Amendment No. 1 (Fiscal Year 2024-2025), and adjusted each year thereafter pursuant to the

Consumer Price Index (CPI) not to exceed 4% annually; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) and ii) 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-19)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

24-00750

Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Agreement with Child Abuse

Listening and Mediation (CALM) for forensic interviews, as follows:

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

Contractor with CALM to provide forensic interviews for the period of July 1, 2024 through June

30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00; and

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

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

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

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

the environment.

A-20)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00716

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Service and Ground Lease

Agreement for Solvang Senior Center (File No.: 002121), Third District, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute First Amendment to the Service and Ground

Lease Agreement to the Solvang Senior Center (First Amendment), between the County of Santa

Barbara and Santa Ynez Valley Senior Center Advisory Council Incorporated, (Lessee), to extend

the term of the existing Service and Ground Lease Agreement until August 31, 2038, including five

additional extensions with each extension being 15-years;

b) Accept the approved development and construction plans submitted to the City of Solvang by

the Lessee, approve, authorize and allow for the Lessee to commence with the construction of the

Project that includes, but not limited to the Site, Facility, County Parking Lot, and any

appurtenances; and

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

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because they consist only of the continued

leasing of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical

features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists and approve

and direct staff to file 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, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Accepted; and

c) 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

24-00717

Consider recommendations regarding the Donation of Surplus County Vehicle No. 5438 to

Carpinteria Senior Citizens, Inc., as follows:

a) Declare County Vehicle No. 5438 to be surplus, and, per Government Code Section 25372(b)

(5), approve the donation of such surplus County Vehicle No. 5438 to Carpinteria Senior Citizens,

Inc., a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation; and

b) 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 Williams, 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-22)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

24-00760

Consider recommendations regarding a Successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil

Attorneys Association, as follows:

a) Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Attorneys Association for terms and

conditions of employment from July 8, 2024, through July 4, 2027;

b) Provide equivalent salary adjustments, dependent health contributions, and equity adjustments

for similarly situated unrepresented attorneys in unit 36 as is provided to attorneys represented by

the Civil Attorneys Association; 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

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-23)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-00719

Consider recommendations regarding the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF): Annual

Status Report and Combined 2024-2025 Cycle, as follows:

a) Receive and file the annual CRMF Status Report;

b) Direct staff to commence a combined two-year 2024-2025 CRMF cycle; and

c) Determine that receiving the annual Status Report and allocating 2024 and 2025 annual fees into

the general allocation and acquisition sub funds are exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(5).

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Directed; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-24)

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

24-00751

Consider recommendations regarding the Acceptance of a Donation to Santa Barbara County

Animal Services from the Bruce William Popplewell Living Trust, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve the acceptance of a donation bequest to Santa Barbara County Animal Services in the

amount of $23,632.53 from the Bruce William Popplewell Living Trust;

b) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Animal Services Director to sign the Consent and

Approval of Beneficiary form and waive the right to a 180-day review period as set forth in

California Probate Code Section 16461;

c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009648 in the amount of $23,633.00 to establish

appropriations for unanticipated revenue in Animal Services Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 from the

Bruce William Popplewell Living Trust; and

d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative and fiscal activity of the County, which will not

result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and is therefore, not a “project” as

defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State

CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) or (b)(5).

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

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-25)

24-00730

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding an update to the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans

and Nourishment (BEACON)/County of Santa Barbara Cooperative Agreement for the Cold

Springs and San Ysidro Debris Basin Improvement Projects, First District, as follows:

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

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the updated BEACON/County of Santa Barbara

Cooperative Agreement for the Cold Springs and San Ysidro Debris Basin Improvement Projects;

and

b) Determine that executing an updated Cooperative Agreement is an organizational and

administrative activity that will not result in changes in the environment, and therefore the action

does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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-26)

24-00517

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding the Flood Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year (FY)

2024-2025, as follows:

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

a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the Report filed by the Board at the

June 25, 2024 meeting and direct staff to record the Report;

b) Adopt a Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for FY 2024-2025 and direct

staff to record the Resolution;

c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance

3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood

Control Services imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for FY 2024-2025 (Ordinance

introduced on June 25, 2024); and

d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for meeting operating expenses, including

employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials,

meeting financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary

to maintain service within existing service areas; and that the recalculation and imposition of the

annual Flood Control Benefit Assessment are therefore exempt from California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1, 2, 3, and 4); and

direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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;

b) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 24-162

c) Adopted; and

ORDINANCE NO. 5216

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-27)

24-00729

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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

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

follows:

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

a) Determine that the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director and described in

the prior reports for the 2023 and 2024 winter storm events have terminated;

b) Determine that the recommended actions related to and continuations of the January 31 -

February 2024 storms are statutorily exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c), and a Notice of Exemption was filed

on this basis on February 27, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of

Exemption;

c) Determine that these emergency actions related to and continuations of 2023 storm response

were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA

Guidelines Section 15269(c) and a Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 24,

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

d) Determine that emergency actions for the Santa Maria River Restoration of Alignment Project

were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA pursuant to

Executive Order N-10-23, as well as State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) on September 12,

2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of the Notice of Exemption filed on September

19, 2023.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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) through d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-28)

24-00731

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding agreements for Routine Maintenance, Engineering, and Real

Property Services for Emergency Response Efforts and As-Needed Services, as follows:

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

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

Contractor for as-needed work for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance work, to respond to

emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes for the

period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 with the following contractors:

i) Bob’s Backhoe and Trucking (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $2,000,000.00;

ii) CalPortland Construction (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $1,000,000.00;

iii) Cushman Contracting Corporation (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed

$1,000,000.00;

iv) Granite Construction Company (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $2,000,000.00;

v) Lash Construction Company (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $2,000,000.00;

vi) R.W. Scott Construction Company, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed

$2,000,000.00;

vii) Specialty Construction Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $1,000,000.00;

viii) Tomasini Excavation (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $1,000,000.00; and

ix) V. Lopez Jr. and Sons General Engineering Contractors, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount of

not to exceed $1,000,000.00;

b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Agreement for

Services of Independent Contractor with Tierra Contracting Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount of

not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for as-needed work for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance

work, to respond to emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood

control purposes for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in a form substantially

similar to the template, and upon the review and concurrence of the Auditor Controller, Risk

Management, and County Counsel;

c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Agreements for Services of Independent

Contractor for engineering services needed for the Capital Improvement Program, to respond to

emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes for the

period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 with the following consultants:

i) Bengal Engineering, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $300,000.00;

ii) Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $600,000.00; and

iii) Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount of not to exceed $300,000.00;

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

Contractor with Hamner, Jewell and Associates (a tri-county vendor) for real property and land

acquisition services needed for the Capital Improvement Program, Flood Control’s routine

maintenance work, to respond to emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any

other flood control purposes in the amount of not to exceed $300,000.00 for the period of July 1,

2024 through June 30, 2025;

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

Contractor with Enviroscaping Inc. (a local vendor) for installation, maintenance, and landscaping

of revegetation sites for Capital Improvement Program, Flood Control’s routine maintenance work,

to respond to emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control

purposes in the amount of not to exceed $175,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June

30, 2025; and

f) Find that the recommended actions to award as-needed contracts for maintenance, emergency,

engineering, real property, revegetation/maintenance services, and other types of flood control

work are fiscal activities not constituting a “Project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act, as set forth in 14 CCR 15378(b)(4).

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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) i) through ix) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized;

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

d) and e) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-29)

24-00732

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding the Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, Fiscal Year (FY)

2024-2025, as follows:

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

a) Approve the FY 2024-2025 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, including the individual

maintenance projects described in the Plan; and

b) For the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA):

i) Find that the FY 2024-2025 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan is within the scope of the

Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program

[01-EIR-01; State Clearinghouse No. 2001031043] and subsequent annual addenda which

adequately describe this activity for the purposes of the CEQA;

ii) Find that pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15168(c)(2) and 15162(a), after

considering the PEIR certified by the Board of Directors in November 2001, and subsequent

annual addendums, that no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is

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

PEIR; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the

project is undertaken which require major revisions of the PEIR; and iii) no new information of

substantial importance concerning the project’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;

iii) Find that the proposed actions described in the Exempt Facilities Section of the FY 2024-2025

Annual Routine Maintenance Plan are for the operation and maintenance of existing public

structures, facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond

that which presently exists and that the proposed actions are therefore exempt from CEQA

pursuant to the State’s CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and direct the Clerk of the Board to file

the CEQA Notice of Exemption for each exempt facility project described in the FY 2024-2025

Annual Routine Maintenance Plan;

iv) Determine that the addenda to the previously certified PEIR (01-EIR-01) contained within the

FY 2024-2025 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan have been completed in compliance with the

CEQA and adopt the mitigation measures included for each project as the Mitigation and

Monitoring Plan pursuant to the State’s CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 (c)(3); and

v) Approve and adopt the CEQA Findings included in the FY 2024-2025 Annual Routine

Maintenance Plan.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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

b) i) through v) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-30)

24-00728

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WATER

AGENCY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER

CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding Authority to Submit Grant Applications for Flood Control,

Water Agency, and Project Clean Water Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

a) Authorize the Project Clean Water Manager or designee to seek and apply for clean water

projects and program grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities

during FY 2024-2025;

b) Find that the proposed action is related to creation of a government funding mechanism and

other 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 is therefore not a project under

the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4);

Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:

c) Authorize the Water Agency Manager or designee to seek and apply for water related projects

and program grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities during FY

2024-2025;

d) Find that the proposed action is related to creation of a government funding mechanism and

other 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 is therefore not a project under

CEQA pursuant to Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4);

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

e) Authorize the Deputy Director, Engineering Manager, Environmental Manager or designee to

seek and apply for flood control, watershed management, fish passage projects, and program

grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities during FY 2024-2025;

and

f) Find that the proposed action is related to creation of a government funding mechanism and other

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 is therefore not a project under

CEQA pursuant to Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4).

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

a) Authorized;

b) Approved;

Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:

c) Authorized;

d) Approved;

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

e) Authorized; and

f) 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

24-00733

Consider recommendations regarding a Third Amendment to Hollister Widening and Streetscape

Environmental Clearance Contract, Project No. 862382, Second District, as follows:

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

Services of Independent Contractor Rincon Consultants, Inc., 209 East Victoria Street, Suite B,

Santa Barbara, California 93101 to amend the scope of work to include additional support and

analysis required to prepare a Historical Properties Treatment Plan (HPTP) and Programmatic

Agreement for the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), increase the payment amount by

$39,971.00, for a new total not-to exceed amount of $129,383.33, and to extend the term of the

Agreement to June 30, 2026; and

b) Find that the proposed contract extension, does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of

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

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

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

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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-32)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00734

Consider recommendations regarding the release of a monument deposit for the Final Map of Tract

No. 14,735, The Knoll, Second District, as follows:

a) Authorize and direct the Clerk of the Board to release the monument deposit set in the amount

of $16,920.00 paid by bond number SAIFSU0666138, that was posted to guarantee the payment

of the cost of setting of the interior monuments for Final Map Tract No. 14,735, pursuant to

Government Code Section 66496 of the State Subdivision Map Act; and

b) Find 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 actions because there are no substantial changes proposed, no substantial

changes in circumstances, and no new information of substantial importance regarding

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

therefore the recommended actions are within the scope of the Final Mitigated Negative

Declaration for the “The Knoll” development [08NGD-00000-00020] as adopted by the Santa

Barbara Planning Commission on December 10, 2008, and no new environmental document is

required.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized and directed; 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

24-00735

Consider recommendations regarding adopting and rescinding various traffic controls, First and

Fourth Districts, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution to establish various traffic controls and rescind existing parking restrictions

on roadways in the First and Fourth 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-163

b) 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

24-00736

Consider recommendations regarding Clark Ave Medians, Islands, and Trap Lane; County Project

No. 862430, Fourth District, as follows:

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

construction of Clark Ave Medians, Islands, and Trap Lane;

b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $296,172.00 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 $27,309.00 for the construction of County Project No. 862430, for a total not to

exceed authorization of $323,481.00; and

e) Determine that this action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 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 direct staff to file a Notice of

Exemption on that basis.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded;

c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

d) Authorized; and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-35)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00737

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to an Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with MNS Engineer’s, Inc., as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the second amendment to the Agreement for

Services of Independent Contractor with MNS Engineers Incorporated for construction

engineering services “as needed” to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2024

with work being initiated via Task Orders;

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

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

Auditor-Controller’s Office and the Office of County Counsel, provided that no individual Task

Order shall exceed $2,000,000.00 without separate Board approval;

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

to the Agreement in accordance with Section 36 of the Agreement; and

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

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

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

the environment).

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) and c) Approved and authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-36)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00738

Consider recommendations regarding a Cooperative Agreement and construction of Cycle 4

Measure A Safe Routes to School and Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Projects; Third, Fourth,

and Fifth Districts, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara

County Association of Governments (SBCAG) to receive Cycle 4 Measure A North County Safe

Routes to School and Bicycle and Pedestrian Program funding in the amount of $184,000.00 for

the Orcutt School Crossings Safety Improvements Project and $140,000.00 for MOVE Santa

Barbara’s Safe Routes to School in North County education and awareness program;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to advertise for bids for the

projects as described in the Cooperative Agreement; and

c) Find these projects exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act

pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations 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 direct staff to file a

Notice of Exemption on that basis.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-37)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00739

Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency

Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Termination of Emergency Actions,

as follows:

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 2023 and 2024 storm events (23STM1, 23STM2, 24STM1, 24STM2) and

Refugio Road culvert repairs and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not

permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;

b) Determine that the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director and described in

the report have terminated;

c) Determine that the 2023 winter storms (23STM1 and 23STM2) 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;

d) Determine that the 2024 winter storm (24STM1 and 24STM2) emergency actions were found

by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines

Section 15269(d) on February 27, 2024. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on

February 27, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption; and

e) Determine that the Refugio Rd culvert repair emergency actions were found by the Board to be

exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 on May

10, 2024, as they involve specific actions to prevent and mitigate an emergency associated with a

failed culvert threatening public road infrastructure. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis

on May 10, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and reviewed; and

b) through e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-38)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00742

Consider recommendations regarding an Easement Deed Agreement with Rasmussen over

County-owned APN 137-710-017, Third District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Easement Deed Agreement between Lynette

Rasmussen and the County of Santa Barbara to condition the use of APN 137-710-017; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it consists of

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

physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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

A-39)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00740

Consider recommendations regarding Professional Services Agreements with Geosyntec

Consultants Inc., for regulatory compliance consulting services at County-owned/operated solid

waste facilities, First and Third Districts, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for groundwater and landfill gas

compliance consulting services with Geosyntec Consultants (a local vendor) for the amount not to

exceed $312,980.00 for a term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for stormwater compliance consulting

services with Geosyntec Consultants for the amount not to exceed $210,200.00 for a term of July

1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and

c) 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 consist of

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

physical changes in the environment.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved, ratified 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-40)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00743

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with

SPICE Integration Corporation, Third District, as follows:

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

Contractor, with SPICE Integration Corporation provide programming, computer integration, and

hardware and software upgrade services for the Tajiguas ReSource Center for the period of July 1,

2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $260,847.49;

b) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve and execute amendments up to a

contingency amount of 10% ($26,000.00) during the term of the agreement for a total contract

amount of $286,847.49; and

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

15162 no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has

come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of

mitigation measures, and therefore the contract for programming, computer integration and

hardware and software upgrades for ongoing operation of the ReSource Center facilities is within

the scope of the project covered by the prior environmental review, the Final Subsequent

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (12EIR-00000-000020) SCH No. 2012041068 and

Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the Board of

Supervisors on July 12, 2016, Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017 (revised

October 26, 2017) considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017, and second

Addendum dated August 15, 2023 considered by the Board on October 3, 2023 and November

7, 2023, therefore, no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this action.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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:

Board of Supervisors

A-41)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

24-00720

Consider recommendations regarding a Contribution of $10,000.00 to Goleta Valley South Little

League from the Office of Santa Barbara County Supervisor Laura Capps, as follows: (4/5 Vote

Required)

a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $10,000.00 to Goleta Valley South Little League

from the Second District 990 fund balance, Board Revision Request No. 0009634;

b) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the recreational and social needs of the youth

in the County; and

c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Hearing Requests

A-42)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00754

Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal

Year (FY) 2024-2025 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (greater

Goleta), as follows:

a) Receive a written report that contains a description of each parcel of real property receiving the

extended library facilities and services in CSA No. 3 (Goleta) and the amount of the special tax for

each parcel for FY 2024-2025;

b) Direct Community Services Department staff to file the Report with the Clerk of the Board; and

c) Set a hearing for July 16, 2024 to consider recommendations, as follows:

(Set a hearing for July 16, 2024. Time estimate: 10 minutes)

i) Adopt a Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2024-2025 library special tax

rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.50%; and

ii) 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.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received;

b) Directed; and

c) i) and ii) Set for hearing on July 16, 2024 in Santa Maria (EST. TIME 10

MINS.) on the Departmental Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-43)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-00755

Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Orcutt and Providence

Landing Community Facilities Districts Special Tax Levy, as follows:

a) Receive the Administration Reports summarizing the Proposed FY 2024-2025 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); and

b) Set a hearing to consider the FY 2024-2025 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:

(Set a hearing for July 16, 2024. Time estimate: 10 minutes)

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

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

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

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

iii) 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 2024-2025 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other

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

iv) 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 2024-2025 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated

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

v) 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.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received; and

b) i) through v) Set for hearing on July 16, 2024 in Santa Maria (EST. TIME 10

MINS.) on the Departmental Agenda.

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: Local 620 Representatives Expressed Concerns Regarding Inadequate

Compensations, Trilingual Pay and Contract Negotiations - Morena Loomis,

Chris Donati, Bridget Day, Corey Toth, Leo Decasaus, Michelle Wehmer, Sky

Beard, Meg Beard, Laura Robinson, and Christina Rubio addressed the Board

Re: Expressed Concerns with Santa Barbara County Property Assessments -

Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board

Re: Expressed Concerns Regarding Unions and Current Economic Conditions -

Chuck Williams addressed the Board

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

Closed Session

24-00761

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)

Employee organizations: all bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.

Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human

Resources Director Kristine Schmidt.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Pacific Pipeline Company, et al. v. Santa Barbara County Planning Commission, et al.; U.S.

District Court Central District of California Case No. 2:23-cv-09218.

American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County

Superior Court Case No. 23CV04250.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)

Public employee performance evaluation: County Executive Officer.

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Report from Closed Session

No reportable action taken.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

24-00752

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to Section 32-21 of the County

Code to include collection enforcement options for Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT), as follows:

(EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)

a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 - Taxation,

Article II. Transients, Sec. 32-21 of the Santa Barbara County Code authorizing the Treasurer-Tax

Collector to use specific actions to collect delinquent TOTs, penalties and interest;

b) Read the title (Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 - Taxation, Article II. Transients, Section

32-21 of the Santa Barbara County Code to Include Collection Enforcement Options for TOT)

and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and

c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of July 16, 2024 to consider recommendations, as

follows:

i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 32 - Taxation,

Article II. Transients, Sec. 32-21 of the Santa Barbara County Code authorizing the Treasurer-Tax

Collector to use specific actions to collect delinquent TOTs, penalties and interest; and

ii) 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 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: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:47 AM – 10:54 AM (7 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Introduction (First Reading) approved;

b) Read the title; waived further reading of the Ordinance; and

c) i) and ii) Set for July 16, 2024 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the

adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00759

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Second Reading of a Transient Occupancy

Tax (TOT) Increase Ballot Measure for November 2024 General Election Ballot, as follows: (4/5

Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Section 32-12 of the Santa

Barbara County Code to increase the TOT rate from the current level of twelve percent (12%) to

fourteen percent (14%) of the rent charged in the unincorporated areas of the County;

b) Adopt a Resolution submitting the proposed Ordinance and ballot language proposing to

increase the TOT rate to fourteen percent (14%) to the electorate for approval, and requesting and

ordering consolidation with the November 5, 2024 General Election; 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 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: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:54 AM – 11:17 AM (23 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) Adopted;

ORDINANCE NO. 5217

b) Adopted as amended at the July 9, 2024 Board of Supervisors meeting to reflect

corrections to minor grammatical errors in the proposed ballot language; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-164

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Adjourned at 2:55 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, July 16, 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, July 9, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20

at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, July 13,

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

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