County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Agenda  
Tuesday, January 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, the Water Agency, the Laguna County Sanitation District, and other Special Districts.  
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  
Please see page two of this agenda for public participation options for the Board of Supervisors Meetings.  
Persons may address the Board on any matter listed on the agenda. Matters not listed on the agenda may be  
addressed during the public comment period at the conclusion of the administrative agenda.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation  
as well as remote participation until further notice.  
Board members and the public may participate from the Joseph Centeno Betteravia  
Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room, 511 Lakeside Parkway, Santa  
Maria.  
The following methods of participation are available to the public:  
1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways:  
- Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20;  
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- Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM on  
the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at:  
sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the  
comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length  
and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use).  
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Board meeting in-person. Please note, we are following all local and State guidelines and are no longer  
requiring face coverings indoors. Please be advised that the Public Health Department is still strongly  
encouraging County staff and members of the public to mask and socially distance themselves in  
public areas.  
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interference.  
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5. When your time is up or you have concluded your comments, please hang up or log out.  
If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and  
need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the  
hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240.  
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Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
Board Meeting Procedures  
The Board of Supervisors is the legislative body for the County of Santa Barbara. Persons are  
encouraged to attend and testify before the Board on any matter appearing on the agenda.  
Correspondence to the Board regarding items appearing on the agenda should be directed to the Clerk of  
the Board, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara CA 93101. For information regarding  
the meetings of the Board of Supervisors including specific meeting times, or any special  
accommodations, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
Procedures for the conduct of the meetings of the Board of Supervisors can be found in Board  
Resolutions 09-368 (General) and 91-333 (Land Use).  
The schedule of the Board of Supervisors, meeting agendas, supplemental hearing materials and minutes  
Board Meetings are televised live on County of Santa Barbara TV channel 20. For information about  
obtaining a videotape of a public hearing or a schedule of CSBTV broadcasts please call (805)  
568-3427.  
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication  
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and  
distributed by the Clerk of the Board to all or a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less  
than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board Office, 105  
East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara, CA, at the Office of the Board of Supervisors,  
Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA and on the Internet at:  
disclosure by members of the Board of Supervisors may be published online as an attachment to the  
corresponding item.  
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions  
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and  
not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or  
personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the  
Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an  
agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or  
opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2023. Applicants, appellants,  
contractors, agents or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s  
decision on the agenda item who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board  
member since January 1, 2023, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject  
proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount and date of the campaign contribution and identify the  
recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior  
to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.  
Closed Session  
The Board of Supervisors conducts a Closed Session between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. and at 8:00  
A.M. as necessary. Closed Sessions are not open to the public. Matters discussed during Closed Session  
include existing and pending litigation, personnel matters and real property negotiations. Actions taken  
by the Board during Closed Session will be announced during open session (Gov. Code Sections  
54957.1(a) & (b), Ralph M. Brown Act). Members of the public may address the Board on Closed  
Session Agenda items during the General Public Comment period. For information related to Closed  
Session announcements please contact County Counsel at (805) 568-2950.  
Disability Access  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Barbara is located on the Fourth Floor of the County  
Administration Building, 105 East Anapamu Street. The Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible.  
Accessible public parking is available behind the County Administration Building and in City Parking  
Lot #6 located at the corner of Anacapa Street and Anapamu Street.  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Maria is located at the Betteravia Government Center,  
511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. The Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible public  
parking is available at the Betteravia Government Center.  
American Sign Language interpreters, Spanish language interpretation and sound enhancement equipment  
may be arranged by contacting the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the  
Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805)  
568-2240.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Call to Order and Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the 2024 Board of  
Supervisors, Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation  
District, and Board of Directors of the Water Agency  
Presentation of Gavels  
Remarks, Das Williams, Chair 2023 Board of Supervisors  
Remarks, Chair 2024 Board of Supervisors  
Approval of Minutes of the December 12, 2023 Meeting  
County Executive Officer's Report  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
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12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
County of Santa Barbara v. The Regents of the University of California et al.; Santa Barbara County  
Superior Court Case No. 22CV03741.  
American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County  
Superior Court Case No. 23CV04250.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case.  
Bradley Crable submitted a claim for more than $10,000, as attached to this Agenda item.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee organizations: Service Employees International Union, Local 620 and unrepresented  
employees, managers, and executives. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive  
Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt.  
Report from Closed Session  
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Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
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  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
A-1)  
A-2)  
A-3)  
A-4)  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness  
Month in Santa Barbara County.  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Florentino Lopez of the Planning and Development  
Department as the January 2024 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Claire Gottsdanker for her service on the Montecito  
Board of Architectural Review.  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Joni Maiden upon her retirement from the Child  
Support Services Department after 30 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
Administrative Items  
A-5)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara County  
Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2023, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s  
Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2023; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of 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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-6)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Regional Health  
Authority, dba CenCal Health, CalAIM Incentive Payment Program Funding Agreement, Fiscal  
Years 2023-2027, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell) to  
execute the CalAIM Incentive Payment Program Funding Agreement to receive a grant award in the  
amount of $804,078.00 for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, from the  
Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, dba CenCal Health, a local public  
entity, serving as the California Department of Health Care Services administrator for Enhanced  
Care Management and Community Supports capacity to establish a new Care Coordinating Team;  
b) Adopt an amendment to Salary Resolution No. 07-207, effective December 12, 2023, to add  
three (3.0 FTE) Case Workers, and two (2.0 FTE) Alcohol and Drug Service Specialist positions  
to BWell;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009464 to establish appropriations of $201,020.00 in  
Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Fund for Salaries and Benefits ($170,867.00) and Service and  
Supplies ($30,153.00) funded by the CenCal Incentive Payment Program Grant Award; and  
d) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do  
not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant  
physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
A-7)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Longitudinal Pipeline  
Agreement for the Santa Claus Lane Beach Access Project, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Community Services Department to execute a  
Longitudinal Pipeline Agreement with UPRR to allow the County to install and maintain a culvert  
and drainage pipeline within the UPRR right-of-way as part of the Santa Claus Lane Beach Access  
Project (Project); and  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial  
importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these  
actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Mitigated Negative Declaration  
(19NGD-00000-00005) adopted by the County of Santa Barbara on September 30, 2019, and  
that therefore no new environmental document is required.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-8)  
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January 9, 2024  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)  
Subrecipient Agreements with the City of Santa Maria, Fourth and Fifth Districts; and the Housing  
Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the County and  
the City of Santa Maria to provide federal HOME funding in the amount of $150,000.00 to  
administer a TBRA program, Fourth and Fifth Districts;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the County and  
the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) to provide federal HOME  
funding in the amount of $123,933.00 to administer a TBRA program, Third and Fourth Districts;  
and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the  
environment.  
A-9)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a Subrecipient Agreement for $653,608.00  
with Channel Islands YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS) for Permanent Supportive Housing  
(PSH) services as part of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement that will provide funding in  
the amount of $653,608.00 from the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant from the  
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Channel Islands YMCA YFS for Youth  
Homelessness Demonstration Program scattered site PSH;  
b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to authorize and execute amendments  
to the Subrecipient Agreement within the limits set forth therein; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject  
to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
CEQA Guidelines Sections 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; and  
15378(b)(5), finding that the recommended actions consist of administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-10)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Contract for the Tuckers Grove Bridge  
Replacement Project, Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Bengal  
Engineering, Inc. (Bengal) in the amount not to exceed $292,286.00 to allow Bengal to provide civil  
engineering services to complete the Tuckers Grove Bridge Replacement Project; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action does not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15063 which consists of conducting an initial study following preliminary review  
to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment leading to an action  
which a public agency has not yet approved.  
A-11)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of a City of Goleta Representative to the  
County Library Advisory Committee, as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Irene Solovij as the City of Goleta Representative to serve on the  
County of Santa Barbara Library Advisory Committee; and  
b) Determine that the recommended appointment to the Library Advisory Committee is not the  
approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(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.  
A-12)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding appointments to the CenCal Health Board of Directors, as  
follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of the following persons to the CenCal Health Board of Directors for a  
two-year term effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025:  
i) Reappoint of Daniel Herlinger (Consumer Classification - Community Business), and  
ii) Reappoint of Edward “Ned” Bentley, MD (Provider Classification - Physician - Central Coast  
Medical Association Representative - Santa Barbara County), and  
iii) Reappoint Sue Andersen (Provider Classification - Hospital Administrator); and  
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
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review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government  
administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A-13)  
A-14)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009460; 0009468; 0009471; 0009477; 0009479;  
0009490. (4/5 Vote Required).  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Employee Sheltering During  
Emergencies Policy, as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt the Employee Sheltering During Emergencies Policy which establishes  
guidance on sheltering for County employees who are unable to return home due to emergencies;  
and  
b) Determine that the action is not a “project” under the provisions of California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an  
organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment.  
A-15)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Disaster Service Worker  
Employee Policy, as follows:  
a) Approve the revised Santa Barbara County Disaster Service Worker Employee Policy which  
sets forth the County’s Disaster Services Work (DSW) Program, including response requirements,  
training, and cost tracking and recovery; and  
b) Determine that the action is not a “project” under the provisions of California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an  
organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment.  
A-16)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding awarding five (5) Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN)  
Communication Site Construction Contracts, as follow: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 1) for the Fire  
Station 24 Project (Project 1) in the amount of $579,908.31, with GrayDS Inc. (Contractor), the  
lowest responsible bidder, to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders to Agreement 1 in the  
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aggregate amount not to exceed $41,495.42, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 2) for the La  
Cumbre (Project 2) in the amount of $460,384.06, with Contractor, the lowest responsible bidder,  
to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
d) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 2 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $35,519.20, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
e) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 3) with Com  
Plus, Inc. (Com Plus), the lowest responsible bidder for the Rincon Peak Project (Project 3), in the  
amount of $840,000.00, to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
f) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 3 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $54,500.00, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
g) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 4) with Com  
Plus, the lowest responsible bidder, for the Tepusquet Peak Project (Project 4) in the amount of  
$940,000.00, to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
h) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 4 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $59,500.00, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 5 and, together  
with Agreement 1, Agreement 2, Agreement 3, and Agreement 4, collectively, the “Agreements”)  
with Endelos Construction LLC (Endelos), the lowest responsible bidder, for the San Antonio Peak  
Project (Project 5) in the amount of $951,159.00, to complete the installation of a Communication  
Site;  
j) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 5 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $60,057.95, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
k) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, until otherwise ordered by the  
Board, to administer the Agreements on behalf of the County;  
l) Approve an amount not to exceed $942,870.00 for temporary cashflow transfers from the  
Advance Construction Reserve in the General Fund;  
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m) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 00009462 to use Advance Construction Funds in the  
amount of $942,870.00; and  
n) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following CEQA Guidelines Sections: 15301,  
as the actions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of  
existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving  
negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; 15302, as the actions consist or replacement or  
reconstruction of existing structures and facilities located on the same site and with the same purpose  
and capacity; 15303, as the actions consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new,  
small facilities or structures and installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures;  
and 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may  
have a significant effect on the environment; and that Notice of Exemption on these bases was filed  
on July 13, 2021; and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption for the work to be performed under  
the Agreements that is not covered by the Notice of Exemption previously filed on July 13, 2021.  
A-17)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with  
Plan Review Consultants, Inc. for Plan Review Consultants Building & Safety Consultant Increase,  
as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Plan Review Consultants, Inc., for plan review, permit technician, and related  
permit services for a period of performance from May 9, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (Agreement).  
This Agreement converts a Purchase Order to a Board Contract and increases funding by  
$150,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.00, inclusive of  
$200,000.00 under Purchase Order CN4796 (as previously amended by CO6024 and CO6544),  
but which otherwise supersedes Purchase Order CN4796, as previously amended; and  
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15478(b)(5) that  
the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-18)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an increase in the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Bureau Veritas Inc., a building and safety consultant, as follows:  
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a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Bureau Veritas, Inc., for plan review, permit technician, and related permit services  
for a period of performance from May 3, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (Agreement). This  
Agreement converts a Purchase Order to a Board Contract and increases funding by $150,000.00,  
for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.00, inclusive of $200,000.00 under  
Purchase Order CN4751 (as previously amended by CO6025 and CO6473), but which otherwise  
supersedes Purchase Order CN4751, as previously amended; and  
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15478(b)(5) that  
the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-19)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Assembly Bill (AB) 143 Backfill Allocation Spending  
Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by AB 1869, as follows:  
a) Consider and adopt the report as the Board of Supervisors’ annual report for Fiscal Year  
2022-2023 as required by Government Code Section 29553, detailing the County’s spending of  
State backfill allocated for revenues lost from fees repealed by Chapter 92, Statutes of 2020 (AB  
1869);  
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and direct Probation staff to submit the letter and report to  
the State of California Director of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative  
Budget Committee; and  
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5)  
that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government  
administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A-20)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Assembly Bill (AB) 199 Backfill Allocation Spending  
Report for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by  
AB 177, as follows:  
a) Consider and adopt the report as the Board of Supervisors’ report for FY 2021-2022 and FY  
2022-2023 as required by Government Code Section 29554 subsection (f), documenting the  
County’s spending of State backfill allocations which provides fiscal relief due to the repeal of the  
fees specified in Chapter 257, Statutes of 2021 (AB 177);  
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and direct Probation staff to submit the letter and report to  
the Director of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget  
Committee, regarding AB 199 Backfill Allocation spending for FY 2021-2022 and FY 2022-2023;  
and  
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c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5)  
that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government  
administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-21)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Emergency Medical System Stroke Revenue Agreements  
with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH), Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC),  
Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC), and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital (SYVCH) for  
Acute Stroke Center Designation, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SBCH to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Comprehensive Stroke  
Center, or CSC). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 with the  
County receiving $61,632.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Stroke  
System of Care;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and MRMC to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Primary Stroke Center, or  
PSC). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the County  
receiving $19,940.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Stroke System  
of Care;  
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and LVMC to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Acute Stroke Ready  
Hospital, or ASRH). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the  
County receiving $4,532.00 for the services provided;  
d) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SYVCH to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Acute Stroke Ready  
Hospital, or ASRH). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the  
County receiving $4,532.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Stroke  
System of Care; and  
e) Determine that the above actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the actions are government  
fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-22)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $20,000.00 Cash Donation to Santa  
Barbara County Animal Services from a community member for cats and kittens entering the Santa  
Maria Shelter, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to accept a $20,000.00 cash donation to  
Santa Barbara County Animal Services from a community member to be used to enhance the  
quality of life and expand medical support of cats and kittens entering the Santa Maria Shelter;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009434 in the amount of $20,000.00 for the  
unanticipated revenue from a community member to be designated for future use in the Animal  
Services program at the Santa Maria Shelter; and  
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
review per CEQA Guideline Sections 15061(b)(3), since the activity is covered by the common  
sense exception that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a  
significant effect on the environment and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that  
the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.  
A-23)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trauma Revenue  
Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) for Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric  
Trauma Center Designation and an EMS Trauma Revenue Agreement with Marian Regional  
Medical Center (MRMC) for Level II Trauma Center Designation, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SBCH to provide Trauma Services as the locally designated Level I Adult and  
Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31,  
2024 with the County receiving $98,540.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs  
of the trauma system;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and MRMC to provide Trauma Services as the locally designated Level II Trauma  
Center. The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the County  
receiving $77,425.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the trauma system  
program; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the actions are government  
fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-24)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ST-Elevated  
Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Revenue Agreements with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital  
(SBCH) and Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) for STEMI Receiving Center (SRC)  
Designation, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SBCH to provide STEMI Services as the locally designated SRC. The Agreement  
term is from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the County receiving $80,459.76  
for oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Cardiac System of Care;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and MRMC to provide STEMI Services as the locally designated SRC. The  
Agreement shall be in effect from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, in the amount not  
to exceed $80,459.76 for oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Cardiac System  
of Care; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the actions are government  
fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A-25)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Emergency Air Medical Transport Services  
with REACH Air Medical Services LLC d/b/a CALSTAR, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of an Independent  
Contractor with REACH Air Medical Services LLC d/b/a CALSTAR to provide non-exclusive  
emergency air ambulance transport services within the County of Santa Barbara for term of  
November 1, 2023 through October 30, 2028 with the County receiving $156,960.00 for quality  
improvement, monitoring, and oversight; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is not a “Project” with the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since  
the recommended action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve commitment to any  
specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
Department requests continuance of Administrative Item A-26) to 1/23/2024  
A-26)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding rescinding Resolution 18-150 related to Ceasing Burial of  
Residuals and Solid Waste at the Tajiguas Landfill when the Landfill Reaches Permitted Capacity  
and to Seek other Residual Disposal Options, Third District, as follows:  
a) Rescind Resolution 18-150 adopted by the Board on June 19, 2018 that resolved to cease burial  
of residuals and solid waste at the Tajiguas Landfill when the landfill reaches permitted capacity and  
to seek other residual disposal options; 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)(2) and (b)(5) as the recommended  
action is a general policy and an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-27)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Goleta  
and the County of Santa Barbara for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path from the Obern Trail to  
City Limits; Freeway Maintenance Agreement between Caltrans and the County of Santa Barbara  
for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path from the Obern Trail to City Limits; and a Resolution of  
Change Revising the SR217 Freeway Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans; Second District, as  
follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of  
Goleta for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path from the Obern Trail to City Limits;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Freeway Maintenance Agreement - Sandspit UC,  
Goleta ATP Bike Path 05-1K630 with Caltrans;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution of Change with Caltrans revising the  
State Route 217 (SR217) Freeway Maintenance Agreement to reflect the construction of a Class I  
Bike Path along SR 217 and for the undercrossing of SR 217; 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).  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-28)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response  
Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows:  
(4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency  
operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the  
recent storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit  
delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director;  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of  
consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and  
determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions  
are terminated; and  
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15269(d) on February 7, 2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on February  
7, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A-29)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of an Agreement with PaintCare Inc. for  
management of paint-related materials collected through the County’s Household Hazardous Waste  
Collection Program; First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara  
and PaintCare Inc. (“PaintCare”) for the management of paint-related materials collected through  
the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or his/her designee, to, in accordance with  
the Agreement, add additional county sites, exercise the county’s rights regarding renewal of the  
agreement, and make immaterial amendments; and  
c) Find that the Agreement does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR §15378 (b)(5) (administrative activity of  
government) and 14 CCR §15378(b)(4) (government fiscal activity).  
A-30)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on emergency response  
actions from the impacts of flooding and storms and continuation of emergency actions, Various  
Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency  
operations responding to flooding, storms, and debris removal projects following the 2023 winter  
storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay  
resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director;  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency  
action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until  
the actions are terminated;  
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009482 to increase appropriations to Services and  
Supplies in the amount of $435,000.00 in the Public Works Lompoc City Flood Zone Fund;  
increase appropriations to Services and Supplies of $280,000.00 in the Public Works Lompoc  
Valley Flood Zone Fund; increase appropriations of $275,000.00 to Services and Supplies in the  
Public Works Orcutt Flood Zone Fund; and increase appropriations of $130,000.00 to Services  
and Supplies in the Public Works Santa Maria River Levee Flood Zone Fund, funded by the release  
of Restricted Purpose of Fund Balance; and  
e) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15269(c) 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. Also 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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-31)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Agreements with R.W. Scott Construction  
Inc., V. Lopez Jr. & Sons General Engineering Contractor Inc., and Filippin Engineering for  
emergency response efforts and as-needed services, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with R.W. Scott Construction Company, Inc. for time and material work  
needed for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance work, to respond to emergency situations,  
prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes to a not to exceed amount of  
$5,000,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for time  
and material work needed for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance work, to respond to  
emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes to a not  
to exceed amount of $4,000,000.00;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering 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 to a not to exceed amount of $1,200,000.00; and  
d) Find that the recommended actions to amend these contracts for maintenance, emergency,  
engineering, 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-32)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 6,  
Article VI Regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 Regarding Public Nuisances, as follows:  
a) Consider and approve the Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6,  
Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; 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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
Board of Supervisors  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
A-33)  
A-34)  
A-35)  
A-36)  
A-37)  
A-38)  
A-39)  
A-40)  
A-41)  
A-42)  
Approve the reappointment of Sandy Stahl to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2026, First District.  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
Approve the reappointment of Robert Kupiec to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2026, First District.  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Approve the appointment of Ingrid Bostrom to the Commission for Women, term ending December  
31, 2025, Second District.  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Approve the appointment of Lynne Gibbs to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2026, Second District.  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Approve the reappointment of Stan Schwartz to the Fire Board of Appeal, concurrent term,  
Second District.  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Approve the reappointment of Gene Geller to the Goleta Cemetery District Board of Directors,  
term ending December 31, 2027, Second District.  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Approve the reappointment of Lisa Knox Burnes to the Housing Authority Board of  
Commissioners, term ending December 31, 2027, Second District.  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Approve the reappointment of Steve Minjarez to the Human Services Commission, term ending  
June 30, 2026, Second District.  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the appointment of Kimberly Zimmerman to the Human Services Commission, term ending  
June 30, 2026, Third District.  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Charles Blair to the Mosquito and Vector Management District, term  
ending December 8, 2027, Third District.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-43)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Judith Dale to the Library Advisory Committee, term ending June 30,  
2024, Third District.  
A-44)  
A-45)  
A-46)  
A-47)  
A-48)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the appointment of Angie Swanson-Kyriaco to the Commission for Women, term ending  
July 1, 2026, Third District.  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the appointment of Alexandra Hurtado to the Parks Commission, term ending January 1,  
2027, Third District.  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Alvin Salge to the Veteran’s Services Advisory Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2028, Third District.  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the appointment of Denise El Amin to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2028, Third District.  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
Approve the reappointment of Hugh Rafferty to the Mosquito and Vector Management District  
Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2027, Fourth District.  
Hearing Requests  
A-49)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding reports on Pavement Impact Studies related  
to: Utility Cuts, Heavy Vehicles (Refuse Collection Trucks, Mass Transit/Bus, Fire Trucks and  
Construction Vehicles) and Consider Options for Pavement Impact Mitigation, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for February 6, 2024. Time estimate: 30 minutes)  
a) Receive and File reports on Pavement Impact Studies on Roads related to utility cuts and heavy  
vehicles (refuse collection trucks, mass transit/bus, fire trucks and construction vehicles);  
b) Provide direction to Public Works staff on whether to pursue each of the following Pavement  
Impact cost recovery measures:  
i) Direct staff to implement a Pavement Cut Fee increase;  
ii) Direct staff to implement a new Heavy Construction Load Development Impact Fee;  
iii) Direct staff to work with Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division to investigate the  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
feasibility of increasing the Solid Waste Program Fee to include compensation to the County for  
Heavy Load Road Impacts;  
iv) Direct staff to work with the County Executive Office to explore a budget expansion request or  
other options for offsetting costs of pavement impacts caused by Mass Transit/Bus and Fire Trucks;  
or  
c) Provide other direction, as appropriate; and  
d) Determine that the recommended action is not a Project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Approval of Administrative Agenda  
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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Board of Supervisors' 2024 appointments  
to Boards, Commissions and Committees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)  
a) Adult and Aging Network;  
b) Area Agency on Aging (Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens);  
c) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment (BEACON);  
d) Behavioral Wellness Commission;  
e) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Representative;  
f) CenCal Health;  
g) Child Care Planning Council;  
h) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County);  
i) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative;  
j) Debt Advisory Committee;  
k) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions;  
l) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County;  
m) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA);  
n) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA);  
o) Juvenile Justice Coordination Council;  
p) KIDS Network Policy Council;  
q) Law Library Board of Trustees;  
r) Legislative Program Committee;  
s) Library Advisory Committee;  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
t) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);  
u) Multi-jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Force;  
v) National Association of Counties (NACO) Representative;  
w) Psychiatric Health Facility Governing Board;  
x) Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System;  
y) Rural County Representative of California (RCRC); and  
z) Workforce Development Board (Formerly Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Board).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
2)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Percent for Arts Program and  
Process Improvements, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file an update from the County Office of Arts and Culture regarding the County  
Percent for Arts Program (Program) and the County Arts Plan Ordinance;  
b) Direct Staff to either:  
i) Return to the Board with an amendment to Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code to  
clarify existing provisions to better facilitate its accomplishment of legislative intent, improve  
interdepartmental workflow efficiency, and support program implementation, including:  
1) Defining “estimated total project cost” and clarifying that the Percent for Arts Program allocation  
is to be calculated based on such estimated total project cost;  
2) Clarifying the definition of “construction project” and the definition of “facility” based on Section  
22002 of the California Public Contract Code;  
3) Clarifying that funds appropriated for the Program in connection with a construction project are  
to be deposited into the County Arts Fund concurrently with the authorization and transfer of  
County funds to the requesting department for such project;  
4) Assigning 25% of the total Program appropriations to offset project management and  
implementation costs;  
5) Replacing the requirement for Board discussion of Percent for Arts allocations in connection with  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
construction projects whose construction costs exceed $7.5M with a $200,000.00 dollar cap per  
capital project; or  
6) Providing additional direction to staff;  
ii) Return to the Board with an amendment to Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code to  
effect the clarifications and provisions accomplished by Recommended Action 1 as well as one or  
more additional provisions designed to increase countywide arts access and fund outstanding  
deferred capital art maintenance:  
1) Increasing the percentage of funds appropriated for works of art in connection with construction  
projects (e.g., from 1% to 2%);  
2) Directing staff to research public art in private development ordinances from building valuation of  
eligible commercial or industrial development projects and return with a proposal; or  
3) Providing other direction to staff; and  
iii) Return to the Board with an amendment to Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code to, in  
lieu of the current Percent for Arts allocation process, provide for an equivalent annual General  
Fund appropriation to the County Arts Fund to help reduce administrative impact, stabilize the  
budget, and enable greater efficiency and planning:  
1) Replacing the Percent for Arts allocation process with an alternative annual equivalent General  
Fund appropriation in the amount of $200,000.00, with annual increases in accordance with the  
Consumer Price Index (CPI);  
2) Including provisions allocating 25% of the Percent for Arts appropriations to fund Program  
management and implementation costs; or  
3) Providing other direction to staff; and  
c) Determine that the receipt and filing of an update on the Percent for Arts Program and direction  
to Staff is not the approval of a project subject to environmental review under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that  
the action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct  
or indirect physical changes in the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
3)  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Animals and  
Fowl, Article I and Adding Article IX, Roosters, to regulate and to limit the number of roosters by  
parcel size that may be kept on a single premise in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME:  
1 HR.)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to amend Santa Barbara County  
Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5 through 7-7,  
and to add Article IX (Roosters);  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of January 23, 2024 to consider adoption of  
the Ordinance amendments, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to amend Santa Barbara  
County Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5  
through 7-7, and to add Article IX (Roosters); and  
ii) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
4)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a discussion of criteria to consider when  
determining parcels to rezone as part of the sixth Regional Needs Housing Allocation (RHNA)  
Cycle in the state-mandated Housing Element update process, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Discuss criteria to consider for rezones related to Housing Elements regarding general community  
benefits and a means of communicating developer’s intent to the Board;  
b) Provide direction to staff as appropriate; and  
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15478(b)(5) that  
the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
January 9, 2024  
Adjourned at 4:08 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, January 23, 2024  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street, Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN  
COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE  
ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN  
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC  
HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM  
and on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.