BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
Agenda — 174 items
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- 3 Board Meeting Procedures
- 4 Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
- 5 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
- 6 Closed Session
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- 8 Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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- 10 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session
- 11 Roll Call
- 12 Pledge of Allegiance
- 13 Approval of Minutes of the November 5, 2024 Meeting
- 14 County Executive Officer's Report
- 15 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.
- 16 Administrative Agenda
- 17 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.
- 18 Resolutions to be Presented
- A-1) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Monica Gagliardini of Child Support Services as the December 2024 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.
- A-2) Adopt a Resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Junior League of Santa Barbara.
- A-3) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of December 2024 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.
- A-4) Adopt a Resolution in Support of Immigrants and Migrants in Santa Barbara County.
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- 24 Honorary Resolutions
- A-5) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara Association of Realtors’ upon their 117th year and honoring the president of the Board, Michele Allyn.
- A-6) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Irma Mera upon her Retirement from the Child Support Services Department after over 28 years of faithful and distinguished service to the Citizens of Santa Barbara County.
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- A-7) Consider recommendations regarding Sudden Oak Death Program Agreement No. 24-0388-014-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for services related to the Sudden Oak Death Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $2,665.01; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section CCR 15378(b)(4).
- A-8) Consider recommendations regarding the AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, as follows: a) Receive and review the FY 2023-2024 AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report which includes the mitigation fee financial activity for FY 2023-2024 and the fee schedules for the Countywide, Orcutt, Goleta, South Coast, Santa Ynez, Lompoc and Santa Maria development impact fee programs; 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.
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- A-9) Consider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2024, 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, 2024; 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.
- A-10) Consider recommendations regarding Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC First Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027 Services Agreement for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (not a local vendor) (BC No. 23-074) to amend terms concerning Overdose Prevention Training and Medical Necessity Determination; to add Medication Unit services; and to increase the contract amount by $1,629,000.00 for the provision of higher than anticipated services for a revised total maximum contract amount of $21,702,600.00, inclusive of $5,325,900.00 for FY 2023-2024 and $5,458,900.00 thereafter for each of FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026, and FY 2026-2027, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authorities listed below, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind these delegated authorities at any time: i) Suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement; ii) Make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement; iii) Reallocate funds between funding sources and make changes to the service rates per Exhibit B of the Agreement; iv) Deny or withhold payment for services for unsatisfactory clinical documentation or non-submission of service data or other information per Exhibit B of the Agreement; and v) Amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E of the Agreement; and c) Determine that the above recommended 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 physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
- A-11) Consider recommendations regarding a California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Second Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2025 Memorandum of Understanding for Workforce Training and Education (WET) Southern Counties Regional Partnership (SCRP) Loan Repayment Program Administration, Management, and Fiscal Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with CalMHSA (No. 1034-WET-2020-SRA A02) for administration, program management, and fiscal services for the SCRP Loan Repayment Program to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, with no change to the maximum agreement amount of $6,856,875.00, inclusive of an administrative fee of $894,375.00, for the revised period of upon execution through June 30, 2026; and b) Determine that the above action is a government fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
- A-12) Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Revenue Agreement for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Early Intervention Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair or designee to execute the following revenue agreement for providing Alcohol and Drug Program Services to Santa Maria Joint Union High School District to continue the Alcohol and Drug Program Early Intervention/Treatment Services to decrease youth substance misuse through screening, early intervention, and treatment services in schools for the period of November 13, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the anticipated revenue amount of $58,696.00; and b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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- A-13) Consider recommendations regarding the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Third Amendment to the Pre-Trial Felony Mental Health Diversion Program Grant Agreement Fiscal Years (FYs) 2019-2025, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the multi-year grant agreement with DSH, Agreement (No. 19-79011-000 A3), to remove the right to amend this agreement for any additional terms; to add requirements regarding County’s use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in the execution of this contract; and to extend the term of the agreement for six months with no change to the total maximum agreement amount of $5,714,500.00 for a revised period of January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025; b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, or designee, to accept subsequent reports pursuant to Exhibit A, Section 6.D of the DSH Grant Agreement and make immaterial amendments that do not change the contract amount or substantive terms of the DSH Grant Agreement; and c) 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 physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
- A-14) Consider recommendations regarding California Encampment Resolution Fund, Round 2 (CERF-2) allocation of Interim Housing Funds for Hope Village and Rainbow Village with Good Samaritan Shelter, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter, to allocate $273,750.00 in CERF-2 for interim housing at Hope Village dedicated to persons living in encampments near waterways, increasing the bed count from a maximum of 10 to a maximum of 20, subject to annual appropriations and budget approval; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter, to extend the agreement term to September 30, 2025 and to allocate $54,250.00 in CERF-2 funding for interim housing at Rainbow Village in Lompoc for persons living in encampments near waterways, subject to annual appropriations and budget approval; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
- A-15) Consider recommendations regarding a Caltrans mitigation Cooperative Agreement for the Paradiso del Mare Coastal Trail, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the Director of the Community Services Department, or designee, to receive $75,000.00 in funding from Caltrans for the Paradiso del Mare coastal trail project; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Caltrans mitigation Cooperative Agreement for the Paradiso del Mare coastal trail project; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 001020 for the mitigation funding; and d) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of the recommended actions because there are no substantial changes proposed, no substantial changes in circumstances, and no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the recommended actions are within the scope of the environmental review documents for this project [Environmental Impact Report (09EIR-00000-00003) adopted by the County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors on February 4, 2014] and no new environmental document shall be prepared for this project.
- A-16) Consider recommendations regarding the approval of agreements to extend the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) in Santa Barbara County with Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS), as follows: a) Approve a First Amendment for the subrecipient agreement with GSS for HOME American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funds for ongoing HDAP Outreach, Case Management, and Housing Assistance and disability benefits advocacy; b) Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute the following subrecipient agreement for the distribution of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to GSS allocating $327,000.00 for rental assistance for the period December 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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- A-17) Consider recommendations regarding a 5-Month Performance Update Concerning the California Encampment Resolution Funding, Round 3 (CERF-3) Strategy, as follows: a) Receive and file a 5-month performance update concerning the CERF-3 subrecipient agreement with New Beginnings Safe Parking Program Counseling Center (NBCC) and the City of Santa Barbara; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
- A-18) Consider recommendations regarding the execution of County Loan Documents for the Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley Navigation Center, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve execution by the Chair of a County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Loan Agreement; Regulatory Agreement; Promissory Note; and Deed of Trust with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (Borrower) memorializing the terms and conditions of a $299,000.00 loan by the County to Borrower (Loan) comprised of CDBG Program funds; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the June 4, 2019 Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Subrecipient Agreement with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley to modify the Regulatory Agreement to include transitional housing as an acceptable use; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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- A-19) Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Biennial Review and Proposed Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Solvang Elementary School District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Solvang Elementary 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.
- A-20) Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Biennial Review and Proposed Amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1; 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.
- A-21) Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 First Quarter Budget Status Report, as follows: a) Receive and file the FY 2024-2025 First Quarter Budget and Status Report as of September 30, 2024, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
- A-22) Adopt a Resolution to amend the 2024 Board of Supervisors’ Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to add a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in Santa Barbara.
- A-23) Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010201; and 0010222 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010103; 0010147; 0010156; 0010172; 0010178; 0010192; 0010211; 0010217; and 0010218 (4/5 Vote Required).
- A-24) Consider recommendations regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Update and Adjustments, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve funding adjustments to identified ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects and direct staff to incorporate said adjustments into the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Recommended Budget; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Ernst and Young LLP to increase the not-to-exceed contract amount by $250,000.00 from $1,500,000.00 to $1,750,000.00; c) Authorize the County Executive Officer, or designee, to make funding adjustments among existing ARPA projects to account for projects that are completed under budget; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services with South Coast Funding Group LLC doing business as QwikResponse to increase the not-to-exceed contract amount by $250,000.00 from $500,000.00 to $750,000.00; e) Approve the following Budget Revision Requests to incorporate ARPA project funding adjustments from June 25, 2024 into the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget: i) Budget Revision Request No. 0010212 to adjust project funding in the County Executive Office; ii) Budget Revision Request No. 0010229 to adjust project funding in the General Services Department; iii) Budget Revision Request No. 0010224 to adjust project funding in the Office of the Public Defender; iv) Budget Revision Request No. 0010220 to adjust project funding in the Office of the District Attorney; v) Budget Revision Request No. 0010226 to adjust project funding in the Sheriff’s Office; vi) Budget Revision Request No. 0010228 to adjust project funding in the Community Services Department; vii) Budget Revision Request No. 0010225 to adjust project funding in the Fire Department; viii) Budget Revision Request No. 0010227 to adjust project funding in the Public Works; and ix) Budget Revision Request No. 0010230 to adjust project funding in the General County Programs Department; f) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010214 to establish appropriations to fund the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Goleta Beach Parking Lot repair with $987,753.00 of ARPA funds, to reduce the appropriations of CIP General Fund for the Goleta Beach Parking Lot in that amount, to establish General Fund appropriations of $250,000.00 for homeless encampment clean-up contract costs, and to establish an earmark of $712,595.00 in General County Programs for homeless funding needs as directed by the Board at a future time, including operating costs for Hope Village and La Posada; g) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010231 to establish appropriations for the Planning and Development Department to hire consultants for Housing Element Update implementation, in the amount of $221,000.00 from Department 990 General Fund made available by the recommended ARPA funding adjustments; h) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010207 to receive $1,111,754.00 of ARPA funds in Department 990 COVID-19 General Assistance Fund from Public Works Flood Control and reduction of $122,015.00 transfer of ARPA funds that was previously allocated to the Santa Maria River and Stormwater Trash Control projects; and i) 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.
- A-25) Consider recommendations regarding California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program Grant Award, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney’s submittal of an application and execution of the Grant Subaward Signature Authorization and the Certification of Assurance of Compliance to accept funding with the Cal OES UV Program for the award period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, up to a maximum grant subaward amount of $196,906.00; b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney to execute any amendments to the Grant Subaward extending the term thereof through June 30, 2026, or for a supplemental grant subaward in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, with the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management, and Auditor-Controller; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), since they consist of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
- A-26) Consider recommendations regarding California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Human Trafficking Advocacy Program (HA) Grant Program, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to submit an application, and if awarded, execute the Grant Award Agreement and accept anticipated funding with the Cal OES Human Trafficking Advocacy Program for the award period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, up to a maximum grant award amount of $147,000.00, subject to the approval and concurrence of Risk Management, Auditor Controller, and County Counsel; b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney to execute a Certification of Assurance of Compliance for the District Attorney’s grant application for the Cal OES Human Trafficking Advocacy Program; c) Approve and authorize the District Attorney to execute any amendments to the Grant Agreement extending the term thereof through June 30, 2026, or for a supplemental grant award in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00, with the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management and Auditor-Controller; and d) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), since they consist of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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- A-27) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Iron Mountain for Countywide Document Shredding Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Contract in the amount of $1,200,000.00 with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC, a California Corporation, to provide Countywide records management, data management, and secure shred services, as noted on the contract effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
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- A-28) Consider recommendations regarding Probation Headquarters Building Project, Escrow Account in lieu of Retention; Project No. 19014, First District, as follows: a) Approve an Escrow Agreement (Agreement) for security deposits in lieu of retention in accordance with Section 22300 of the California Contract Code; b) Authorize the Director of General Services to execute the Agreement; and c) Find that the above actions do not require changes to the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH2023040126, GS-042022-19014-MND) for the Project, which was adopted by the Board in March 2024 and determined that therefore no new environmental document is required.
- A-29) Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Construction Contract with Edwards Construction Group, Inc., a Board Contract with Earth Systems Pacific, and an Amendment of Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for the Emergency Operations Center and Regional Fire Communications Center (EOC&RFCC), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Construction Agreement with Edwards Construction Group, Inc., for the construction of the EOC&RFCC to extend the Contract end date from July 5, 2024, to December 31, 2024 (ECG Amendment); b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Earth Systems Pacific for Geotechnical and Special Inspection Services (Earth Systems Agreement) in the amount of $276,010.00; c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 (RRM Amendment) to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with RRM Design Group, Inc., a California corporation, to amend the Scope of Services and increase the fixed fee compensation payable thereunder from $1,326,282.00 to $1,524,600.00 (an increase of $198,318.00); d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010232 to allocate the necessary funds for the above-recommended actions; and e) Find that the proposed Project falls within the scope of the previously filed Notice of Exemption and is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing of former use. This Project qualifies for the exemption per Section 15301(e)(2), and the requirements of 15301(e)(2)(A) and (B) are met.
- A-30) Consider recommendations regarding Lease Agreement with Dish Wireless at Santa Barbara County Transfer Station, Second District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Lease Agreement between the County and Dish Wireless, to allow Dish Wireless to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunications facility on a portion of the County-owned property known as The Santa Barbara Transfer Station, which property is located at 4417 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, California, also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 059-140-023, for an initial term of five (5) years commencing December 1, 2024, with three (3) options to renew the Lease for five (5) years each, and an annual base rent of Forty Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00); and b) Determine that the proposed action of approving Dish Wireless’ leasing, operation and maintenance of the wireless communication facility is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, and approve and direct staff to file and post the Notice of Exemption on that basis.
- A-31) Consider recommendations regarding a Countywide Licensing Services Agreement with SHI International Corp., for Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA) and Server Cloud Enrollment (SCE) Licensing, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute a cooperative agreement with Microsoft Corporation, including a MPSA and Microsoft SCE, leveraging the County of Riverside’s Licensed Support Provider (LSP) Agreement ITARC-00929 with SHI International Corp., for Microsoft licenses and services for a 36-month period beginning January 1, 2025, in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $4,206,396.36 (Agreement); b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to execute amendments to the Agreement to increase the amount payable thereunder by an aggregate amount not to exceed $210,319.82 in order to request additional licenses and services thereunder as needed; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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- A-32) Consider recommendations regarding the Jordan Replacement Agricultural Preserve Contract, Lompoc Area, Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 20AGP-00000-00006 consisting of 20.82 acres located directly northwest of the Floradale Ave. and W. Central Ave intersection, in the Lompoc area (APN 093-040-041); b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 20AGP-00000-00006; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open Space Contracts or Easements].
- A-33) Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Grant Contract for Gaviota Overlook Property Acquisition, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the CRMF contract with The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County (Land Trust), in the amount of $500,000.00, to help fund Land Trust’s purchase of approximately 48 acres known as the “Gaviota Overlook Property,” also known as Simon Ranch, APN: 081-150-028, located immediately west of and adjacent to the Arroyo Hondo Preserve and north of Highway 101; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development, or designee, to take the following actions for the CRMF contract: i) Extend performances in accordance with Section 6 of the contract, for up to and not to exceed a period of one year for good cause; ii) Approve project changes in accordance with Section 9 of the contact, including any change to the project description, any reduction in the overall project budget, or any change in budget items of 10% percent or more; and iii) Terminate the contract in accordance with Section 15 of the contact; and c) Determine that the allocations of the CRMF grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA.
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- A-34) Consider recommendations regarding Nolan Ranch West LLC New Agricultural Preserve, Los Alamos, Fourth District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 24AGP-00002 consisting of 5,443.84 acres located at 9500 Highway 101, in the Los Alamos area (APNs 099-050-011, 099-050-012, 099-050-013, and 099-050-014); b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 24AGP-00002; c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open Space Contracts or Easements].
- A-35) Consider recommendations regarding Review and Comment on the Application for Registration of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church on the California Register of Historical Resources, 80 Eucalyptus Lane, APN 009-333-011, Montecito Community Plan area, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter from the Board of Supervisors and forward the application with notes, letter from the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, and letter from the Board of Supervisors to the California Office of Historic Preservation and to Amber Long, Principal Architectural Historian, Long Historic Preservation Services, for transmission to the California Office of Historic Preservation with the application for registration of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, located at 80 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, in the Montecito Community Plan Area, Assessor’s Parcel Number 009-333-011, on the California Register of Historical Resources; and b) Determine that the proposed action is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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- A-36) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Jason Addison Smith Consulting dba JAS Pacific Building and Safety for a Consultant Increase, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with JAS Pacific for plan review, permit technician, and related permit services for a period of performance from December 3, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (Agreement). This Agreement converts a Purchase Order to a Board Contract and increases funding by $305,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $500,000.00, inclusive of $195,000.00 under Purchase Order CN9179; b) Approve and authorize the Planning and Development Department Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 35 of the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15478(b)(5), since the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
- A-37) Consider recommendations regarding Human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Program Grant Agreement with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Grant Agreement Number 24-10524 with the CDPH to accept funding for the High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs in the amount not to exceed $412,076.00 for the period of August 1, 2024 through May 31, 2029; b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director, or designee, to make any required certifications and to change the Project Representative in accordance with Grant Agreement Number 24-10524; c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to execute any future amendments to Grant Agreement Number 24-10524 including changes to the Statement of Work provided that the amendment does not exceed ten percent (10%) ($41,207.60) of the total agreement amount, upon review and concurrence by the Auditor-Controller’s Office, Risk Management, and County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are creation of government funding mechanisms or other 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-38) Consider recommendations regarding the Future of Public Health Grant Funding Allocation Agreement Authorization through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 and Ratification of FY 2023-2024 Funding Allocation, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept and receive funding for the California Department of Public Health’s Future of Public Health Grant for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $2,378,116.00; b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept and receive funding from the California Department of Public Health’s Future of Public Health Grant for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in the amount of $2,433,999.00; c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept a two-year extension of the California Department of Public Health’s Future of Public Health Grant from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027; d) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute any future funding allocation agreements and/or amendments for the California Department of Public Health’s Future of Public Health Grant through June 30, 2027, including changes to the Statement of Work provided that the funding allocation agreement and/or amendment does not exceed ten percent (10%) ($713,434.08) of the total agreement amount, upon review and concurrence by the Auditor Controller’s Office and County Counsel Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; e) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director, or designee, to make any required certifications in accordance with the Grant Agreement; and f) Determine that the recommended actions are 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 actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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- A-39) Consider recommendations regarding a Public Health Department and Santa Barbara Foundation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Community Health Worker Capacity-Building Collaborative, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU between the County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara Foundation to formalize their partnership as collaborative facilitators of the Central Coast Community Health Worker/Promotores/Health Representative (CHW/P/R) Capacity-Building Collaborative for the period of December 3, 2024 through February 1, 2027; b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department to make immaterial amendments to the MOU between the Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara Foundation in accordance with the immaterial amendments section of the MOU, upon review and concurrence by County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; c) Approve and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department to extend the term of the MOU between the Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara Foundation for an additional period up to three years, in accordance with the modifications and duration and termination sections of the MOU, upon review and approval by the Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegation at any time; and d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the recommended actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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- A-40) Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Behavioral Health Service Expansion, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept and receive funding for the County’s Federally Qualified Health Centers through the Health Resources and Services Administration Grant Award 1 H8NCS53985‐01‐00 under the FY 2024 Behavioral Health Services Expansion grant for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 in the amount of $600,000.00; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010154 in the amount of $400,000.00 to establish appropriations for unanticipated revenue from the Federal Government for Health Resources and Administration supplemental funding for personnel expenses to increase access to behavioral health services ($170,900.00), contractual services ($128,000.00), and supplies ($101,100.00) for FY 2024-2025 and in the County’s financial system; c) Adopt changes to the Salary Resolution to allocate one (1) 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Behavioral Health Specialist and one (1) 1.0 FTE Administrative Office Professional I/II to the Public Health Department, effective December 9, 2024; and d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
- A-41) Consider recommendations regarding a Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Dual Provider Agreement Template, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director, or designee, to execute CPSP Dual Provider Agreements with county CPSP providers using the Dual Provider Agreement template so long as there is not a change to the standard terms and conditions, upon review and concurrence by Risk Management and County Counsel Office until December 31, 2030, subject to the Board's ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to make immaterial amendments to Dual Provider Agreements in accordance with the immaterial amendments section of the Dual Provider Agreement(s), upon review and concurrence by County Counsel’s Office through December 31, 2030, subject to the Board's ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are creation of a governmental funding mechanisms or other 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-42) Consider recommendations regarding Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program Acceptance of Additional Food, Shelter, Incentives and Enablers (FSIE) Allotment- 2442ADDF00 for Fiscal Year 2024, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Acceptance of Award Additional FSIE Allotment-2442ADDF00 for the TB Control Program with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) TB Control Branch to enhance the capabilities of TB prevention and control activities in Santa Barbara County. This award in the amount of $22,350.00 for Calendar Year 2024 is a one-time grant and is comprised of federal funds only with a period of performance from July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010176 to amend the Public Health Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget to add $22,350.00 in new revenue and appropriation to be spent during the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024; and c) Determine that these activities are not a project and are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
- A-43) Consider recommendations regarding a Bid Waiver Request for Purchase of Public Health Laboratory Instruments: Whole Genome Sequencer and Panther Fusion for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39, to issue a purchase order for a Whole Genome Sequencer from Clear Labs for a total purchase amount not to exceed $452,300.00, without being required to conduct a formal competitive bid process; b) Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39, to issue a purchase order for a Panther Fusion, which is an extension system for the Panther Instrument, from Hologic for a total purchase amount not to exceed $160,000.00, without being required to conduct a formal competitive bid process; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010151 in the amount of $612,300.00 to establish appropriations for unanticipated revenue in the Public Health Laboratory in FY 2024-2025 for the purchase of necessary instrumentation for laboratory testing. Funding is coming from the already approved California Department of Public Health Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Enhancing Detection Expansion grant; and d) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment
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- A-44) Consider recommendations regarding the Public Health Microbiologist Training Fellowship Agreement No. 23-11079 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Grant Agreement No. 23-11079 with CDPH to accept funding for the Public Health Microbiologist Training Fellowship Agreement in the amount not to exceed $292,500.00 for the period of January 1, 2024 thru June 30, 2026; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010182 in the amount of $97,500.00 to establish appropriations for unanticipated revenue in the Public Health Laboratory in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 funded by CDPH Public Health Microbiologist Training Fellowship Agreement; c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director, or designee, to make any required certifications and Project Representative changes in accordance with the Grant Agreement; d) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director, or designee, to execute any future amendments or scope of work changes to Grant Agreement No. 23-11079 provided that the amendment does not exceed ten percent (10%) ($29,250.00) of the total agreement amount, upon review and concurrence by the Auditor Controller’s Office and County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board's ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and e) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended 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-45) Consider recommendations regarding a two-year Operational Consulting and Assistance Contract with Eggersmann North America Inc., for the Anaerobic Digestion Facility at the Tajiguas ReSource Center, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a two-year agreement for services of independent contractor Eggersmann North America Inc. (Eggersmann), not a local vendor, to assist and consult with the operations of the Anaerobic Digestion Facility at the Tajiguas ReSource Center not to exceed $1,866,668.24; and b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 no substantial changes are proposed to the project, no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding the environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore approving a two-year contract for consulting and assistance with the Anaerobic Digestion Facility at the ReSource Center is within the scope of the project covered by the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (12EIR-00000-000020) SCH No. 2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016, Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017 (revised October 26, 2017) considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017, second Addendum dated August 15, 2023 considered by the Board on October 3, 2023 and November 7, 2023, and the third Addendum dated August 9, 2024 considered by the Board on September 10, 2024. Therefore, no subsequent EIR or Negative Declarations shall be prepared for this action.
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- A-46) Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Nviro Corporation, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor, with Nviro Corporation (a tri-county vendor) to provide maintenance and repair services for the Compost Management Unit run-off collection and pump station for an additional amount of $98,900.00 and extend the term to June 30, 2025; b) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve additional change orders to the Agreement with Nviro Corporation (BC23299) for a contingency amount up to $20,000.00 for a total project authorization of $338,500.00; and c) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162 no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the contract for maintenance and repair for ongoing operation of the ReSource Center facilities is within the scope of the project covered by the prior environmental review, including the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (12EIR-00000-00002) SCH No. 2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016, Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017 (revised October 26, 2017) considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017, the Addendum dated August 15, 2023 considered by the Board on October 3, 2023 and November 7, 2023, and the Addendum dated August 9, 2024 considered by the Board on September 10, 2024. Therefore, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this action.
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- A-47) Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District), Acceptance of Sewer Easement on APN 023-161-017, First District, as follows: Acting as the Governing Authority of County Service Area 12: a) Accept the easement deed from Alexander Weiliang Fang and Casey Brianne Fang, trustees of the Fang Family trust and owner of APN 023-161-017, and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the certificate of acceptance; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
- A-48) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering for construction engineering services on an “as needed” basis with work being initiated via Task Orders, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute one (1) Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering for construction engineering services on an “as needed” basis through September 30, 2027 with work being initiated via Task Orders and a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute Task Orders and approve Task Order amendments within the scope of the Agreement, upon concurrence with the Auditor-Controller’s Office and the Office of County Counsel, provided that no individual Task Order shall exceed $500,000.00 without separate Board approval; c) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial changes to the Agreement in accordance with the terms the Agreement; and d) Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment).
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- A-49) Consider recommendations regarding an Edible Food Recovery Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Extension with the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Solvang, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, and Solvang for the continued implementation of the Santa Barbara County Regional SB 1383 Food Recovery Plan; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to execute amendments to the MOU extending the term with the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management and the Auditor-Controller; and c) Find that the proposed Agreement and MOU do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5) (organizational or administrative activities of government).
- A-50) Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Maintenance of Revegetation for the Santa Maria River Realignment Project, Fifth District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, 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 Enviroscaping, Inc. (local vendor) for maintenance of revegetation for the Santa Maria River Realignment Project extending the term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 and increasing the amount by $400,000.00 to a total amount of $67,000.00; b) Authorize an increase of $40,000.00 to the contingency amount of $27,000.00 to a total contingency amount of $67,000.00 to the Agreement with Enviroscaping, Inc. for additional work needed for maintenance needed for the project; and c) Determine that this revegetation and maintenance project was found to be exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on December 12, 2023, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (minor alterations to land) and Section 15601(b)(3) (common sense exemption), and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) was filed on that basis. The proposed contract Amendment No. 2 is within the scope of that NOE and no further CEQA action is required.
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- A-51) Consider recommendations regarding the 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.
- A-52) Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Incorporated for Construction Management Services of Laguna County Sanitation District Phase 1 Plant Upgrade, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to a professional services agreement with MNS Engineers, Incorporated to extend the contract end date to June 30, 2025, and increase the cost by an amount of $166,992.00; and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
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- A-53) Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 8 to Professional Services Agreements with Carollo Engineers, Incorporated for Engineering Services During Construction of Laguna County Sanitation District Plant Upgrades, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 8 to a professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Incorporated for Engineering Services During Construction of Plant Upgrades to extend the contract end date to June 30, 2025; and b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that it is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
- A-54) Consider recommendations regarding a Service Agreement with the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and Lompoc Unified School District for Law Enforcement Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Provide Services with the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District and an Agreement to Provide Services with the Lompoc Unified School District for School Resource Deputy services starting on August 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025; b) Authorize the Sheriff to extend the Agreements for two separate one-year extensions; 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 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.
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- A-55) Consider recommendations regarding the Request for Approval of Teleosoft Software Purchase Agreement, as follows: a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase the Teleosoft CountySuite civil process software, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39 as a sole source procurement without being required to conduct a formal bid process; b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff, or designee, to execute an agreement with Teleosoft to purchase the civil process software product CountySuite to augment existing software provided by Teleosoft currently in use by the Sheriff’s Civil Unit; c) Authorize the Sheriff to extend the Agreement for two separate one-year extensions; and d) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) since the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and Section 153108(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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- A-56) Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s Server three-year Microsoft Licensing Renewal agreement, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Sheriff or his designee to execute a cooperative agreement with Microsoft Corporation, including the Server and Cloud Enrollment, Enrollment Amendment, and Product Selection Form, leveraging the County of Riverside’s Licensed Support Provider Agreement No. ITARC-00934 with Dell Marketing, L.P. for the period beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, for the amount not to exceed $574,734.00; b) Authorize the Sheriff or his designee to execute amendments to the Agreement to increase the contract amount in an amount not to exceed an additional 5% or $28,737.00 through the three-year duration of the Agreement; c) Waive further competition and authorize procurement of the on-premises server and software license services without conducting a competitive bid process, based on the prior competitive process by Riverside County under cooperative purchasing guidelines pursuant to County Ordinance section 2-38; and d) Determine that the above recommended action do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
- A-57) Consider recommendations regarding the Independent Auditor Report on the Treasurer’s Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2024, the Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting for the FY ended June 30, 2024, and The Independent Auditor’s Report on State Compliance for the FY ended June 30, 2024, as follows: a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Financial Statements with Independent Auditor’s Report for the FY ended June 30, 2024; b) Receive and file the Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the FY ended June 30, 2024; c) Receive and file the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Treasurer’s Compliance with the Treasury Oversight provisions contained in Sections 27130-27137 of the California Government Code for the FY ended June 30, 2024; and d) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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- A-58) Consider recommendations regarding a verbal report out from the Farmworker Conditions in Santa Barbara County temporary ad hoc advisory committee, as follows: a) Receive a verbal report from members of the Farmworker Conditions in Santa Barbara County temporary ad hoc advisory committee; and b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
- A-59) Approve the reappointment of Robert Andrew Fowler to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, First District.
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- A-60) Approve the reappointment of John Watson to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, First District.
- A-61) Approve the reappointment of Stacey Isaac to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, First District.
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- A-62) Approve the appointment of Eileen White Read to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2026, Second District.
- A-63) Approve the reappointment of Claudia Washburn-Chyla to the Goleta Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2028, Second District.
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- A-64) Approve the reappointment of Terence Dressler to the Goleta Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2028, Second District.
- A-65) Approve the reappointment of Laura Bridley to the Planning Commission, term ending January 7, 2027, Second District.
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- A-66) Consider recommendations regarding the Child Care Planning Council Membership for 2024-2025, as follows: a) Authorize the Chair to sign the “Certification Statement Regarding Composition of Local Planning Council Membership,” approving the 2024-2025 membership of the Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council; and b) Determine that approval of membership in the Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning Council is not a “Project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
- A-67) Approve the reappointment of Andrew Petrovsky to the Central County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
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- A-68) Approve the reappointment of Alan Corlin to the Central County Board of Architectural Review, alternate position, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
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- A-69) Approve the reappointment of Cindy Douglas to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-70) Approve the reappointment of Bethany Clough to the Central County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-71) Approve the reappointment of C. Puck Erickson-Lohnas to the Central County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-72) Approve the reappointment of Cristopher Lapp to the Central County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-73) Approve the reappointment of Denise Johns to the Central County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-74) Approve the reappointment of Lowell Lash to the Central County Board of Architectural Review, alternate position, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-75) Approve the reappointment of Michael Maglinte to the North County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-76) Approve the reappointment of Gretchen Grenier to the Commission for Women, term ending December 31, 2027, Third District.
- A-77) Approve the reappointment of Robert Richards to the South County Board of Architectural Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-78) Approve the reappointment of Karen Steinwachs to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Third District.
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- A-79) Approve the reappointment of Shanterria Allen to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-80) Approve the reappointment of Carolyn Jones to the Lompoc Cemetery Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
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- A-81) Approve the reappointment of John Riegel to the Lompoc Cemetery Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-82) Approve the reappointment of Kenneth Ostini to the Lompoc Cemetery Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2026, Third District.
- A-83) Approve the reappointment of Randall McIntosh to the Lompoc Cemetery Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2028, Third District.
- A-84) Approve the reappointment of John Parke to the Planning Commission, term ending January 7, 2027, Third District.
- A-85) Approve the reappointment of Roy Reed to the Planning Commission term ending, January 7, 2027, Fourth District.
- A-86) Approve the reappointment of Suzanne Levy to the Commission for Women, term ending December 31, 2027, Fourth District.
- A-87) Approve the reappointment of Jennifer Baird to the Commission for Women, term ending December 31, 2027, Fourth District.
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- 128 Hearing Requests
- A-88) Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Annual Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act Report and Community Forum, as follows: (Set a hearing for December 17, 2024. Time estimate: 2 hours) a) Receive and file the annual TRUTH Act report regarding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to individuals as required by Government Code Section 7283.1(d); b) Hold a public hearing on December 17, 2024, as required by Government Code Section 7283.1(d), regarding ICE’s access to individuals, and to receive and consider public comment; and c) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
- 130 Approval of Administrative Agenda
- 131 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.
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- 133 12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session
- 134 Closed Session
- 135 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) County of Santa Barbara v. Rosser International, Inc.; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01180189-CU-BC-CJC. S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01274057-CU-BC-CJC. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: unrepresented employees, managers, and executives. Agency-designated representatives: Assistant County Executive Officer Wade Horton and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt.
- 136 Report from Closed Session
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- 138 Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings
- 1) Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (Juveniles) of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13 and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (Juveniles) of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13 and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16; and b) Determine that the recommended action is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since the recommended action is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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- 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding SB 35 Coastal Zone Ordinance (CZO) Amendment and Submittal of a Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendment to the California Coastal Commission (CCC), as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the zoning code amendment, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine that the adoption of the CZO (Case No. 24ORD-00010) amendment and the submittal of the Resolution to the Santa Barbara County LCP to the CCC is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15265; c) Adopt an Ordinance implementing SB 35 to amend the CZO (Case No. 24ORD-00010); d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the amendment (Case No. 24ORD-00010) implementing SB 35 to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program (LCP) to the CCC for review and certification; and e) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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- 3) Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending speed limits specified in County Code Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 15.7, 23-15.8 and 23-15.9, First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts, as follows: a) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 23, Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 23-15.7, 23-15.8, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits on various roadways in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts; and b) Determine that amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 23, Sections 23-15, 23-15.2, 23-15.3, 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, 23-15.7, 23-15.8, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits, are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, and are therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis.
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- 4) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I (SC2301), First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Receive and file the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I report; b) Direct staff to finalize the Phase I report and continue development of Phase II; c) Authorize staff to apply for any grant opportunities to help offset costs of the continued development of the Plan; and d) Find that proposed Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15262: Feasibility and Planning Studies, and Section 15306 (Class 6): Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities. The preparation of the Montecito Flood Control Master Plan, Phase I was approved by the Board of Directors on February 14, 2023 and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) was filed. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
- 146 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Adjourned the Meeting of December 3, 2024 in Memory of Willie Galvan Adjourned at 2:05 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- 147 County Administration Building Board Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor Santa Barbara
- 148 Challenges
- 149 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.
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- 150 Announcements
- 151 The meeting of Tuesday, December 3, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
- 152 http://www.countyofsb.org
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