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January 7, 2025 ·9:00 AM Approved

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

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  1. 1 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 County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara or the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in 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; - Online at: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and - YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available) - YouTube (Spanish) at: <<https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol74>> 2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available: - 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). - Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the Board meeting in-person at the locations noted above. - Attend the Meeting by Zoom - Individuals wishing to provide public comment remotely during the Board meeting can do so via Zoom by clicking the below link to register in advance. Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the viewing methods outlined above. Register for Public Comment in advance for this meeting: <https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7i8-ckmKSf6KfxeS4O2Uew> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows: 1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting. 2. You will be placed on mute until it is your turn to speak. You will be able to hear the Board meeting live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound interference. 3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6. 4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair. 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. 25-00033
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  3. 2 Nomination of the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
  4. 3 Board Meeting Procedures
  5. 4 Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
  6. 5 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
  7. 6 Closed Session
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  10. 8 Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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  12. 10 9:00 A.M. Welcome Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of Supervisors Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Santa Barbara County Fire Department Honor Guard Invocation Anthony Rodriguez Lady of Guadalupe Church Introduction of Officials Elected in 2024 Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer Administration of the Oath of Office Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer Call to Order and Election of Officers of the 2025 Board of Supervisors, Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water Conservation District, and Board of Directors of the Water Agency Jacquelyne Alexander, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board Nomination of the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair Supervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of Supervisors Presentation of Gavels Remarks, Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of Supervisors Remarks, 2025 Chair, Board of Supervisors Poetry Reading McKenna Heil La Colina Junior High School Musical Presentation La Colina Jr. High School Jazz Band Directed by Mr. Stephen Hughes Keynote Address Gwyn Lurie Co-Founder of The Giving List/The Giving List Women and CEO of Montecito Media Group Recess A reception will follow in the County Administration Building, Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Fourth Floor 25-00032 ▶ jump to 23:20
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  14. 12 10:30 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session ▶ jump to 87:14
  15. 13 Roll Call
  16. A-1) Adopt a Resolution in support of the LGBTQ+ Community in Santa Barbara County. 25-00031 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 107:40
  17. 14 Pledge of Allegiance
  18. 15 Approval of Minutes of the December 17, 2024 Meeting Approve the Minutes Pass ▶ jump to 87:40
  19. 16 County Executive Officer's Report ▶ jump to 87:54
  20. 17 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. Swearing-In for New County Fire Chief Garrett Huff 25-00001
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  22. 19 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.
  23. 20 Resolutions to be Presented
  24. A-1) Adopt a Resolution in support of the LGBTQ+ Community in Santa Barbara County. 25-00031 ▶ jump to 90:18
  25. A-2) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Kelsey Gerckens Buttitta as the January 2025 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County. 25-00012 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 101:55
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  27. 24 Administrative Items
  28. A-3) Consider recommendations regarding California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) 2025-2026 Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System Services (DMC-ODS) Integrated Intergovernmental Standard Agreement No. 24-40145, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to execute on behalf of the County the Integrated Intergovernmental Standard Agreement No. 24-40145 for Calendar Year 2025-2026, as well as the associated Contractor Certification Clauses, with the DHCS for the County’s provision of specialty mental health services and DMC-ODS services to eligible Medi-Cal members/beneficiaries with a $0 (zero dollar) contract amount for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not 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 action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00016 Acted on as follows: Pass
  29. A-4) Consider recommendations regarding the extension of Conditional Reservation of County Affordable Housing Funds to Hollister Lofts, Second District, as follows: a) Approve extension of and authorize the Community Services Director to execute a Funding Reservation Letter for the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (Housing Authority), representing a conditional reservation of $2,057,850.00 in Project County affordable housing funds through April 30, 2026; and b) Determine the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed and no new circumstances or information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Project, and therefore the proposed action is within the scope of the CEQA Notice of Exemption approved by the Board of Supervisors (Board), on November 5, 2019, and on file with the Clerk of the Board, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15004(b)(4), and that therefore no new Notice of Exemption is required. 25-00021 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  31. A-5) Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Biennial Review and Proposed Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Goleta Water District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Goleta Water District; and b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00017 Acted on as follows: Pass
  32. A-6) Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Biennial Review and Proposed Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District; and b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00018 Acted on as follows: Pass
  33. A-7) Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Biennial Review and Proposed Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Barbara Community College District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Barbara Community College District; and b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00022 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  35. A-8) Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Biennial Review and Proposed Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District; and b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00029 Acted on as follows: Pass
  36. A-9) Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010248; and 0010264. (4/5 Vote Required) 25-00028 Approved Pass
  37. A-10) Consider recommendations regarding the allocation of a Paralegal Position within the Office of the District Attorney, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Resolution to allocate one (1) additional full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to the Office of the District Attorney, effective January 6, 2025; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010185 to increase appropriations of $61,500.00 in District Attorney General Fund for Salaries and Benefits, funded by the release of Restricted Consumer Environmental Fund Balance; and c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines. 25-00024 Withdrawn from the agenda Pass
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  39. A-11) Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Authorization, as follows: (4/5 Vote Requried) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Fire Department Office of Emergency Management to accept $201,528.00 in FY 2024 EMPG federal grant funds as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with a period of performance from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026; b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the County Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Office of Emergency Management (OEM), County Fire Chief, and Fire Department Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to act as Authorized Agents to apply for and submit grant applications, execute all required grant application documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each application and subaward under the EMPG grant to provide grant funding for emergency management activities in the Santa Barbara Operational Area for the grant FY 2024. The Resolution directs the Authorized Agents to, if applicable, make necessary budget revisions, and to receive Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel concurrence prior to executing grant agreements or memorandum of understanding; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are related to the 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 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4). 25-00009 Acted on as follows: Pass
  40. A-12) Consider recommendations regarding a Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Student Education Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and Ventura County Community College District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Paramedic/EMT Student Education Agreement, which will allow the Santa Barbara County Fire Department to provide clinical paramedic student learning experiences in cooperation with Ventura County Community College District with a period of performance from January 7, 2025 to June 30, 2029; and b) Determine that these activities are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00023 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  42. A-13) Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Authorization, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Fire Department Office of Emergency Management (OEM)to accept $446,265.00 in Fiscal Year 2024 HSGP federal grant funds as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with a period of performance from September 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027; b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the County Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of OEM, County Fire Chief, and Fire Department Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to act as Authorized Agents to apply for and submit a grant application, execute all required grant application documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each application and subaward under the HSGP with Cal OES to provide grant funding on behalf of the Santa Barbara Operational Area for the grant Fiscal Year 2024. The resolution directs the Authorized Agents to, if applicable, make necessary budget revisions, and delegates authority to execute grant agreements with the State and execute subrecipient agreements with Operational Area subrecipients upon concurrence by the Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are related to the 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 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4). 25-00008 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 111:28
  43. A-14) Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment of Awarded Job Order Contracts with Quincon, Inc., J G Contracting, and Newton Construction and Management, Inc. for Term Extensions, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the General Building Construction Job Order Contract A, with Quincon, Inc. (Board Contract No. 23 227), increasing the Contract Term for six months to June 30, 2025 (Quincon Amendment); b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the General Building Construction Job Order Contract C, with J G Contracting (Board Contract No. 23 225), increasing the Contract Term for six-months to June 30, 2025 (J G Amendment); c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the General Building Construction Job Order Contract D, with Newton Construction and Management, Inc, (Board Contract No. 23 224) increasing the Contract Term for six-months to June 30, 2025 (Newton Amendment); and d) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a) because they consist of Existing Facilities, Exterior or Interior Modifications. 25-00010 Acted on as follows: Pass
  44. A-15) Consider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara Civil Service Commission Hearing Officer Compensation Rate Increase, as follows: a) Approve and authorize an increase in the compensation rate of hearing officers appointed by the County of Santa Barbara Civil Service Commission under the Civil Service Rules from $160.00 per hour to $260.00 per hour; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not 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 action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00020 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  46. A-16) Consider recommendations regarding a Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) $1,228,000.00 Loan to Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for Residential Development in Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the following documents (Loan Documents), as applicable, reflecting the terms and conditions of a loan (Loan) in the amount of One Million, Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($1,228,000.00) to GSS to add 18 additional beds for justice-involved individuals in the form of one new build in Lompoc, and three Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Santa Maria (Project): i) County CCP Loan Agreement for GSS Residential Development (Loan Agreement) (for execution); ii) County CCP Lompoc Loan Note for $437,000.00 for Project location at 531 N. G St. in Lompoc (for approval); iii) County CCP Lompoc Loan Regulatory Agreement for Project location at 531 N. G St. in Lompoc (for execution); iv) County CCP Lompoc Loan Deed of Trust (for approval); v) County CCP Hermosa Loan Note for $241,000.00 for Project location at 607 E. Hermosa St. in Santa Maria (for approval); vi) County CCP Hermosa Loan Regulatory Agreement for the Project location at 607 E. Hermosa St. in Santa Maria (for execution); vii) County CCP Hermosa Loan Deed of Trust (for approval); viii) County CCP Elmwood Loan Note for $414,000.00 for the Project location at 1933 Elmwood Drive in Santa Maria (for approval); ix) County CCP Elmwood Loan Regulatory Agreement for the Project location at 1933 Elmwood Drive in Santa Maria (for execution); x) County CCP Elmwood Loan Deed of Trust (for approval); xi) County CCP Lincoln Loan Note for $136,000.00 for the Project location at 1404 N. Lincoln St. in Santa Maria (for approval); xii) County CCP Lincoln Regulatory Agreement for the Project location at 1404 N. Lincoln Street in Santa Maria (for execution); and xiii) County CCP Lincoln Loan Deed of Trust (for approval), (the foregoing 13 documents, collectively, the “County CCP Loan Documents”); and b) Consider the project was deemed exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by the jurisdictions it falls under and find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, and there are no substantial changes in circumstances or new information of substantial importance regarding significant impacts or feasibility of mitigation measures and alternatives. 25-00026 Acted on as follows: Pass
  47. A-17) Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement for Interpretation and Translation Services with Translation Interpretation Services, LLC (TIS), Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with TIS (a local vendor) for the provision of interpretation and translation to Spanish and Mixteco-speaking clients for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for the period of January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since they consist of the creation of governmental 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. 25-00014 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  50. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Wallace Group, Inc. for Lakeview/Orcutt Road/SR 135 Intersection Feasibility Study; County Project No. 862447, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Services of Independent Contractor with Wallace Group, 612 Clarion Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 for the Lakeview/Orcutt Road/SR 135 Intersection Feasibility Study with a term of January 8, 2025 to June 30, 2025 not to exceed $36,920.00; b) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0010196 to establish appropriations of $36,900.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital Infrastructure Fund for Services and Supplies funded by Measure A; and c) Determine that the proposed action to approve a professional services agreement does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b), because it consists of an administrative activity that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. 25-00013 Acted on as follows: Pass
  51. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts of the 2024 Lake Fire and Continuation of Emergency Actions, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to 2024 Lake Fire 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 (4/5 vote required); c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency actions and determine, by a 4/5 vote, whether there is a need to continue the emergency actions until the actions are terminated; and d) Determine that the 2024 Lake Fire 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 October 1, 2024. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on October 1, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption. 25-00027 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  53. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Central Management Area (CMA) Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Amendment, Third District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin CMA GSA; and b) Determine that these actions are not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative action that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment, and 15306 as information collection which does not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. 25-00030 Acted on as follows: Pass
  54. A-21) Consider recommendations to accept donations totaling $55,668.00 from the Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Accept a donation of a multi-purpose canine for specific use in the Law Enforcement Operations Division from the Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse, a 501(c)(3) organization; b) Accept a cash donation for a multi-purpose canine and training for specific use in the Law Enforcement Operations Division from the Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse; c) Accept a donation of three new ballistic helmets with face shields for specific use by the Law Enforcement Operations Division canine handlers, from the Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse; d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010137 to increase appropriations of $55,668.00 in the Sheriff’s Office General Fund for Services and Supplies ($29,928.00) and Capital Assets ($25,740.00) funded by unanticipated revenue from Miscellaneous Revenue - Other Donations; and e) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms that do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant 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. 25-00011 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 115:34
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  57. A-22) Consider recommendations regarding the approval of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC) on behalf of the County for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024; and b) 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 it is a government administrative activity that does not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. 25-00015 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  60. A-23) Consider recommendations regarding the appointment in lieu of election to the Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District, Division 5 Board of Directors, as follows: a) Appoint in lieu of election the following qualified applicant to the Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation Board, Division 5 pursuant to California Elections Code Section 1051(b): i) Edward Apalategui for the term ending December 4, 2026; 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. 25-00035 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  64. 55 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) (25-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. 25-00002 ▶ jump to 122:59
  65. 56 12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session ▶ jump to 188:22
  66. 57 Closed Session
  67. 58 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 23CV04250. Hal Pedersen et al. v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 24CV06085. 25-00036
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  69. 59 Report from Closed Session ▶ jump to 189:10
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  71. 61 Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings
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  73. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Board of Supervisors’ 2025 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) Central Coast Community Energy (3CE); h) Child Care Planning Council; i) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County); j) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative; k) Debt Advisory Committee; l) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions; m) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County; n) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA); o) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA); p) Juvenile Justice Coordination Council; q) KIDS Network Policy Council; r) Law Library Board of Trustees; s) Legislative Program Committee; t) Library Advisory Committee; u) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); v) Multi-jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Force; w) National Association of Counties (NACO) Representative; x) Psychiatric Health Facility Governing Board; y) Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System; z) Rural County Representative of California (RCRC); and aa) Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Board. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 25-00025 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 172:00
  74. 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission’s Designation of Cold Spring Canyon Bridge as a County Historic Landmark, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Approve the designation by, and confirm the action of, the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission and the conditions to be imposed, and adopt a Resolution with conditions, designating Cold Spring Canyon Bridge, located on State Route No. 154, Postmile 22.95-23.19, as a County Historic Landmark, and determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308; b) Modify the designation by the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, and adopt the modified Resolution with conditions to be imposed, designating Cold Spring Canyon Bridge, located on State Route No. 154, Postmile 22.95-23.19, as a County Historic Landmark, and determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308; or c) Disapprove the designation of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission designating Cold Spring Canyon Bridge, located on State Route No. 154, Postmile 22.95-23.19, as a County Historic Landmark and the conditions to be imposed, and determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15270. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 24-01224 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 187:43
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  77. 3) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness Crisis Stabilization Services (CSS) Unit and Sobering Center (CREDO47) Admissions Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a presentation on the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness CSS Unit and Sobering Center census and referring party information; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not 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 consists of administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 25-00007 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 221:45
  78. 4) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Annual Report and Accomplishments from Federal and State Legislative Advocates and the 2025 Legislative Platform Adoption, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file the annual report and accomplishments for 2024 from the County’s State legislative advocates, Hurst, Brooks, Espinosa, LLC., and Federal legislative advocate, Thomas Walters and Associates; b) Consider the adoption of the following: i) The County of Santa Barbara 2025 Legislative Platform as approved by the Legislative Program Committee at its December 2, 2024 meeting and revised based on subsequent public and Office of Emergency Management comments; or ii) The County of Santa Barbara 2025 Legislative Platform as approved by the Legislative Program Committee at its December 2, 2024 meeting; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 25-00019 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 257:50
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  81. 5) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Five-Year Forecast and Budget Development Policies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file the Five-Year Forecast for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030; b) Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Development Policies; c) Review funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and provide staff additional direction as appropriate; and d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 that the above activity is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 25-00034 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 300:15
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  83. 69 Adjourned at 5:00 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, January 14, 2025 ▶ jump to 301:54
  84. 70 Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria
  85. 71 Challenges
  86. 72 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.
  87. 73 Announcements
  88. 74 The meeting of Tuesday, January 7, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
  89. 75 http://www.countyofsb.org