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September 17, 2024 ·9:00 AM Approved

JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA

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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 at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available) 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. Please note, we are following all local and State guidelines and are no longer requiring face coverings indoors. Please be advised that the Public Health Department is still strongly encouraging County staff and members of the public to mask and socially distance themselves in public areas. - 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. Register in advance for this meeting: <https://countyofsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1wRJR7yLSie8Tkfyp6MzvQ> 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. 24-00955
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  3. 3 Board Meeting Procedures
  4. 4 Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
  5. 5 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
  6. 6 Closed Session
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  8. 8 Disability Access
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  10. 10 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:14
  11. 11 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:24
  12. 12 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:49
  13. 13 Approval of Minutes of the September 10, 2024 Meeting Approve the Minutes Pass ▶ jump to 1:24
  14. 14 County Executive Officer's Report ▶ jump to 1:38
  15. 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. 16 Administrative Agenda ▶ jump to 8:15
  17. 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. 18 Resolutions to be Presented
  19. A-1) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Commander Ed Olsen upon his Retirement form the District Attorney’s Office after over 6 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. 24-00947 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 8:37
  20. A-2) Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of September 2024 as Recovery Month in Santa Barbara County. 24-00949 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 15:19
  21. A-3) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of September 15, 2024 through September 21, 2024 as National Forensic Science Week in Santa Barbara County and honoring the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Bureau. 24-00950 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 20:12
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  23. 23 Honorary Resolutions
  24. A-4) Adopt a Resolution Recognizing Santa Barbara County as a Compassionate Community. 24-00948 Adopted Pass
  25. 25 Administrative Items
  26. A-5) Consider recommendations regarding the June 30, 2024 Fiscal Year End Internal Audit Annual Reports, as follows: a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Loss of Public Property Report for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; b) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Cash Shortages and Overages Report for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; c) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s External Monitoring Reports of County Departments - Performed by State, Federal, and Other Outside Agencies for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; d) Receive and file Auditor-Controller’s Report of County Vendors Paid $200,000.00+ during the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; e) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Whistleblower Program Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and f) 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 the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 24-00941 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  28. A-6) Consider recommendations regarding Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2027 Services Agreement for Overnight Mobile Crisis Services and “Access Line” Telephone Services, and Termination of Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) FY 2023-2026 Services Agreement for “Access Line” Telephone Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the termination of the FYs 2023-2026 Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Transitions -Mental Health Association for “Access Line” telephone services (Board Contract No. 24108) for convenience with a termination effective date of November 15, 2024; i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement; ii) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Termination of Agreement; and iii) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to take actions necessary for the wind-down of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor) for the provision of overnight mobile crisis services and “Access Line” telephone services for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $4,864,815.00, inclusive of $1,790,085.00 for FY 2024-2025, $1,537,365.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $1,537,365.00 for FY 2026-2027, for the period of October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and i) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell) 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 this delegated authority at any time: 1) Suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement; 2) Make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement; 3) Change staffing requirements and add additional services/extra coverage per Exhibit A-2; 4) Reallocate funds between funding sources, incorporate new codes and make fee-for-service rate changes or updates and activate the Contingency Invoicing Plan per Exhibit B; and 5) Amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit Es; and c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities 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. 24-00942 Acted on as follows: Pass
  29. A-7) Consider recommendations regarding Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Services Agreement for Training Services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor) for the provision of training services for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $14,000.00 for the period of September 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; 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 this delegated authority at any time: i) Suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement; and ii) Make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26; and c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities 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. 24-00939 Acted on as follows: Pass
  30. A-8) Consider recommendations regarding the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election and persons to be determined and appointed by the Board of Supervisors to Special District Offices, as follows: a) Receive the Certificate of Facts by County Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor Regarding Appointment in Lieu Procedures for Special District Offices Where No Candidate Has Filed listing five (5) special districts that have one or more offices where no candidates filed a declaration of candidacy. Direct staff to conduct outreach to potential candidates to fill the offices; 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. 24-00934 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  32. A-9) Consider recommendations regarding California Encampment Resolution Fund, Round 2 (CERF-2) Subrecipient Agreement First Amendment with Good Samaritan Shelter, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment (Amendment) to the Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Good Samaritan Shelter (Agreement), to allocate $250,000.00 in CERF-2 to facilitate permanent housing placements for persons residing in dangerous waterways; b) Reallocate $300,000.00, originally designated for street outreach salaries, to multiple other budget line items necessary to meet ongoing project needs; c) Authorize the Community Services Department Director to execute amendments to the Agreement to amend the Agreement budget, in alignment with the requirements set forth in the County’s Standard Agreement with the State regarding such funds, to ensure full expenditure of the CERF Round 2 State funds; 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) 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. 24-00933 Acted on as follows: Pass
  33. A-10) Consider recommendations regarding a County Inclusionary Housing Ordinance 2024 Update and Annual Adjustment of Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees and Inclusionary Housing Requirements, as follows: a) Receive and file a 2024 Update and Annual Adjustment of Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees and Inclusionary Housing Requirements; and b) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. 24-00935 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  35. A-11) Consider recommendations regarding the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Outside Counsel Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District, the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. to increase the maximum contract amount by $500,000.00 for a new maximum contract amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 24-00943 Acted on as follows: Pass
  36. A-12) Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010091; 0010120; and 0010125. (4/5 Vote Required) 24-00952 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:00
  37. A-13) Consider recommendations regarding the Conversion of a Purchase Contract (CN8330) to a Board Contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for Project Management and additional support for the go-live of the Regional Fire Communications Center (RFCC), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services with Mission Critical Partners, LLC, to continue supporting the County Fire Department in the go-live project of the RFCC with a total cost not to exceed $390,547.00 inclusive of $199,999.00 under Purchase Contract CN8330. This Agreement converts Purchase Contract No. CN8330 to a Board Contract and cancels, nullifies, and supersedes Purchase Contract No. CN8330, and any and all associated Change Order(s); b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief or designee to approve up to a 10% contingency with Mission Critical Partners, in an amount not to exceed $39,054.70, for any changes that may be required to the scope of work to complete the RFCC go-live project; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010117 to increase appropriations of $430,000.00 in the Fire Department, Fire Protection District Fund for Services and Supplies funded by the release of Restricted Purpose of Fund Balance; and d) Find that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) in that they involve continuing administrative or maintenance activities, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that they involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 24-00930 Acted on as follows: Pass
  38. A-14) Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness Complex Programming, Code Analysis and Concept Design Project No. 23014-2 - Architectural Design Services; Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. and Associates, Inc. (Gensler) for the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness Complex Design Project No. 23014-2 (Project) for Architectural Design Services for Programming, Code Analysis and Concept Design (Agreement) for with a Base Contract Amount of Four-Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand, Twelve Dollars and Zero Cents ($495,012.00), plus add alternate amount for underground utility location of Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($20,000.00), plus project expenses not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand, Two-Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and Zero Cents ($25,263.00), plus a contingency amount for change orders in an amount not to exceed thirty-nine thousand five-hundred thirteen and seventy-five cents ($39,513.75), for a total maximum aggregate Agreement amount of Five-Hundred Seventy-Nine Thousand, Seven-Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($579,788.75); b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve change orders under the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $39,513.75, or $25,000.00 plus 5% of the amount of the original contract in excess of $250,000.00, as authorized under Public Contract Code Section 20142; c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve change orders to extend the Term of the Agreement, if required, to complete the scope of the Agreement; d) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to terminate Agreement in whole or in part in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; and e) Find that these actions fall within the scope of the filed Notice of Exemption and determined exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, as they involve feasibility or planning for possible future actions which have not been approved, adopted or funded. 24-00944 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  40. A-15) Consider recommendations regarding City of Santa Barbara (City), County Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the Administration of County funded parking permits within the City public parking facilities #6 & #7 pursuant to a State mandated obligation to provide 81 parking spaces for the Superior Court of California, First District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU between the City and the County of Santa Barbara (County) for the purposes of providing parking permit applications for Superior Court employees within City controlled parking facilities; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because of the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. An MOU is not a project under CEQA. 24-00940 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 31:05
  41. A-16) Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects for Architectural Design for the Probation Headquarters Building Project, Project No. 19014, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the PSA with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc., a California corporation, to amend the Scope of Services and increase the fixed fee compensation payable under the PSA from $2,146,434.00 to $2,311,938.76 (an increase of $165,504.76), and establish a Supplemental Services Allowance of up to $119,821.70 (contingency amount), in addition to the increased fixed fee compensation, for an increased PSA Maximum Compensation Limit in the maximum aggregate amount of $2,431,760.46; b) Approve and ratify Supplementary Service Orders 1 through 3; c) Authorize the General Services Director, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve Supplemental Service Orders up to an aggregate amount of $119,821.70; and d) Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project covered by the above recommended action (c), 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 these actions are within the scope of the project covered by the mitigated negative declaration and monitoring program under (SCH2023040126, GS-042022-19014-MND) approved and adopted by the Board for this project on March 19, 2024, and determine that therefore no new environmental document is required. 24-00957 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  43. A-21) Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, County Project No. 828985, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve plans and specifications for the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project on file in the Public Works Department; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $18,638,372.00 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Sukut Construction, LLC, 4010 W Chandler Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract with Sukut Construction, LLC; d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with Sukut Construction, LLC for supplemental work itemized in the Estimate of Job Costs in the contract documents up to $1,200,000.00; e) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with Sukut Construction, LLC for a contingency amount up to $944,418.60, for a total not-to-exceed authorization of $20,782,790.60; f) Adopt a Resolution that supersedes Resolution No. 24-169 adopted by the Board on July 16, 2024 and increases the performance security amount required for the Incidental Take Permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to $1,191,795.00; g) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010097 to increase appropriations in the amount of $2,056,900.00 in the Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund 1930 for the increased project costs with Sukut Construction, LLC, funded by the release of Retained Earnings; and h) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed or have occurred, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures. Therefore, the above actions including, approval of the plans and specifications, contract for construction of the project, and budget adjustment are within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (23EIR-00001, SCH No. 2023030563) certified by the Board of Supervisors on March 19, 2024. 24-00945 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 225:20
  44. A-17) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (ASIC) for Inspector of Record for the Probation Headquarters Building Project; Project No. 19014.3, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the ASIC with LG Inspection LLC, a California limited liability company (and a local vendor), in the base amount of $425,500.00, and a contingency amount of $46,275.00, for a total contract of $471,775.00, to provide Inspector of Record services during the construction, closeout, and post construction phases for the proposed Probation Headquarters Building, located at 1019 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (APN 029-212-011); b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief designee, to approve change orders under the ASIC in an aggregate amount not to exceed $46,275.00 in accordance with the provisions of the ASIC; and c) Determine 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. 24-00958 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 36:15
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  46. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding 2025 Employee Benefits Insurance Program Renewals, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the following 2025 employee benefit insurance program renewals: i) Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) Health Blue Shield Health Plans - The renewal of the PRISM Blue Shield Tandem Narrow Network, Blue Shield Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) High, Blue Shield EPO Low, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plans for a twelve-month period, at the existing benefit levels with a 4.29% increase in premiums, effective January 1, 2025, for all active employees and retirees. All Blue Shield plans include the PRISM Navigator PPO - Accolade at a zero cost for all covered employees and their dependents; ii) Kaiser Permanente HMO Health Plans - The renewal of the active employees’ and early retirees’ Kaiser Permanente High and Low Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans for a twelve-month period at the existing benefit levels, with a 4.29% increase in premiums, effective January 1, 2025, and for all Medicare-eligible retirees, with an average 7.71% increase in premiums for the Senior Advantage Plans, at the existing benefit levels; iii) Retiree United Healthcare Medicare Risk HMO Health Plans - The renewal of the United Healthcare Medicare Risk HMO Health Plans for County of Santa Barbara retirees, at existing benefit levels, and a 10.8% increase of premium, for a twelve-month period, effective January 1, 2025; iv) County Self-Funded Delta Dental PPO Plan - The continuation of the existing program benefits with an increase of 1.1% in premiums for both active employees and retirees. Rates are for a twelve-month period, effective January 1, 2025; v) DeltaCare USA - Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Plan - The renewal of the existing DeltaCare USA DHMO plan, continues the existing benefit levels for active employees and retirees, with a rate pass for two more years. The Delta Dental DHMO is in a rate guarantee until January 1, 2027; vi) Vision Service Provider - Choice Vision Plan - The renewal of the existing Vision Service Provider Plan, for active employees and retirees, no change in rate due to a rate guarantee until January 1, 2027. Rates are for a twelve-month period, effective January 1, 2025; and vii) Empathia Life Matters - Employee Assistance Program - The renewal of the Life Matters Employee Assistance Program with a rate pass for one year for all covered active employees and retirees, for a twelve-month period effective January 1, 2025; b) Delegate to the Human Resources Director or designee the authority to execute any necessary third-party administrative agreements and documents required to manage plans listed in recommendations a.(i.) through a.(vii.) above and Delegate to the Human Resources Director or designee the authority to accept revenues from PRISM in the amount of $10,735.00 for the implementation of a Mental Health Initiative which supports employee wellbeing; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009844 to establish one-time appropriations of $10,735.00 in the Human Resources Department’s Wellness Fund to accept revenue from PRISM; and d) Determine that these activities are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because the actions are the creation of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 24-00931 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  49. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding a Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Youthful Offender Block Grant (YOBG) 2023-2024 expenditure and data report, as follows: a) Receive and file the department’s JJCPA - YOBG 2023-2024 Expenditure and Data Report for subsequent submission to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) as mandated by statute; and b) 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. 24-00929 Acted on as follows: Pass
  50. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Projects Phase 1A Construction Contracts Award and Memorandum of Understanding, State Project No. LPPSB1L-6090(096), County Project No. 720783, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for reimbursement to the County of Santa Barbara for work on the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A; b) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for construction of Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A; c) Award the construction contract for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A; in the amount of $5,672,689.35 to the lowest responsible bidder, Toro Enterprises, Inc., PO BOX 6285, Oxnard, CA 93031, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law; d) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee to approve change orders for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A for a contingency amount up to $304,935.00, plus an additional amount of $176,000.00 for supplemental work items for the construction of Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A, for a total not to exceed authorization of $6,153,624.00; and e) Consider the environmental effects of the project as shown in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (19NGD-00000-00005) dated September 16, 2019, adopted by the County of Santa Barbara on September 25, 2019, and find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act 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 alternative, and therefore approval of the Recommended Actions are within the scope of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (19NGD-00000-00005). 24-00932 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  52. A-21) Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, County Project No. 828985, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve plans and specifications for the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project on file in the Public Works Department; b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $18,638,372.00 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Sukut Construction, LLC, 4010 W Chandler Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California Law; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract with Sukut Construction, LLC; d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with Sukut Construction, LLC for supplemental work itemized in the Estimate of Job Costs in the contract documents up to $1,200,000.00; e) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with Sukut Construction, LLC for a contingency amount up to $944,418.60, for a total not-to-exceed authorization of $20,782,790.60; f) Adopt a Resolution that supersedes Resolution No. 24-169 adopted by the Board on July 16, 2024 and increases the performance security amount required for the Incidental Take Permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to $1,191,795.00; g) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010097 to increase appropriations in the amount of $2,056,900.00 in the Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund 1930 for the increased project costs with Sukut Construction, LLC, funded by the release of Retained Earnings; and h) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed or have occurred, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures. Therefore, the above actions including, approval of the plans and specifications, contract for construction of the project, and budget adjustment are within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (23EIR-00001, SCH No. 2023030563) certified by the Board of Supervisors on March 19, 2024. 24-00945 ▶ jump to 36:25
  53. A-22) Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution for CalRecycle HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program Regional Application, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to authorize the submittal of annual regional applications for the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this Resolution; b) Recognize that annual regional applications for the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program designate Santa Barbara County as the Lead Agency, as well as the cities of Santa Barbara and Santa Maria as Non-Lead Participants; and c) Find that the adoption of a Resolution to authorize submittal of applications for grants and designation of Santa Barbara County as the Lead Agency do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 (b)(5) (administrative activity of government) and 15378(b)(4) (government fiscal activity) as it does not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant impact on the environment or result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. 24-00946 Acted on as follows: Pass
  54. A-23) Consider recommendations regarding the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project, Second District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign plans and specifications for the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project (Project No. 24STM1-SC13); b) Award, approve, and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract for the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project in the base contract amount of $527,324.00 to the lowest responsible bidder Remedial Transportation Services, Inc, subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law; c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work being performed under the Construction Contract for a contingency amount not to exceed $39,366.20 plus an additional amount of $10,000.00 for supplemental work items for a total not to exceed authorization of $576,690.20 to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project; d) Determine that the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project to be carried out is for the benefit of a single zone; and e) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15296(c), the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project is an emergency action exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis. 24-00937 Acted on as follows: Pass
  55. A-24) Consider recommendations regarding Buena Vista Debris Basin Project, First District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with HDR Engineering Inc. to provide engineering services during construction for the Buena Vista Debris Basin Project, for the period of September 17, 2024 through December 31, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $124,116.23; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 48 of the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with HDR Engineering Inc, to make amendments to the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $12,411.62 and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one-year to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement; c) Determine that the Buena Vista Debris Basin Project to be carried out is for the benefit of a single zone; and d) After considering the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Findings for the Buena Vista Debris Basin Project, adopted by the Board of Directors as Lead Agency on February 28, 2023, and the discussion included herein, find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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, and therefore the recommended actions are within the scope of the project covered by the aforementioned environmental documents and no new environmental document is required. 24-00936 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  58. A-25) Approve the reappointment of Barbara Silver to the Mosquito and Vector Management District, term ending October 10, 2026, First District. 24-00953 Approved Pass
  59. 54 Approval of Administrative Agenda
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  61. 56 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. ▶ jump to 42:43
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  63. 58 Closed Session
  64. 59 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District v. Catherine W. Montgomery, Trustee of the Montgomery Living Trust, dated February 7, 2014; Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2021-00560439. 24-00959
  65. 60 Report from Closed Session ▶ jump to 226:58
  66. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Arctic Cold Extensive Processing Use, General Plan Amendment, Revised Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map, Case Nos. 22GPA-00000-00006, 22CUP-00000-00021, 23RVP-00024, and 23TPM-00002, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, consisting of a General Plan Amendment (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006), Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), Revised Development Plan (Case No. 23RVP-00024), and Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Approve the Addendum and determine that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (21EIR-00000-00001) and Addendum are adequate and no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162, 15164, and 15168(c)(2); c) Adopt a Resolution (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006) amending the Santa Maria Area (Comp-6) Map of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, to designate Proposed Lot 1 (Assessor’s Parcel No. 128-097-012) with the Agricultural Industry Overlay; d) Approve a Major Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), subject to the conditions of approval; e) Approve a Development Plan Revision (Case No. 23RVP-00024), subject to the conditions of approval; and f) Approve a Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), subject to the conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 24-00954 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  68. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Arctic Cold Extensive Processing Use, General Plan Amendment, Revised Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map, Case Nos. 22GPA-00000-00006, 22CUP-00000-00021, 23RVP-00024, and 23TPM-00002, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, consisting of a General Plan Amendment (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006), Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), Revised Development Plan (Case No. 23RVP-00024), and Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Approve the Addendum and determine that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (21EIR-00000-00001) and Addendum are adequate and no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162, 15164, and 15168(c)(2); c) Adopt a Resolution (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006) amending the Santa Maria Area (Comp-6) Map of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, to designate Proposed Lot 1 (Assessor’s Parcel No. 128-097-012) with the Agricultural Industry Overlay; d) Approve a Major Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), subject to the conditions of approval; e) Approve a Development Plan Revision (Case No. 23RVP-00024), subject to the conditions of approval; and f) Approve a Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), subject to the conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 24-00954 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 126:00
  69. 62 Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings
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  71. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Arctic Cold Extensive Processing Use, General Plan Amendment, Revised Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map, Case Nos. 22GPA-00000-00006, 22CUP-00000-00021, 23RVP-00024, and 23TPM-00002, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, consisting of a General Plan Amendment (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006), Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), Revised Development Plan (Case No. 23RVP-00024), and Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Approve the Addendum and determine that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (21EIR-00000-00001) and Addendum are adequate and no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162, 15164, and 15168(c)(2); c) Adopt a Resolution (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006) amending the Santa Maria Area (Comp-6) Map of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, to designate Proposed Lot 1 (Assessor’s Parcel No. 128-097-012) with the Agricultural Industry Overlay; d) Approve a Major Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), subject to the conditions of approval; e) Approve a Development Plan Revision (Case No. 23RVP-00024), subject to the conditions of approval; and f) Approve a Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), subject to the conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 24-00954 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 76:40
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  74. 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report on Individuals in Crisis - The Right Care at the Right Time, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury report entitled “Individuals in Crisis - The Right Care at the Right Time;” b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: 24-00951 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 167:45
  75. 3) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding developing an Energy Reach Code encouraging all-electric buildings, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Direct staff to proceed with developing an Energy Reach Code that encourages all-electric buildings in new construction, additions, and major alterations; b) Provide other direction to staff; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a “Project” with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 24-00938 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 216:33
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  78. 68 Adjourned at 1:25 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, October 1, 2024 ▶ jump to 227:15
  79. 69 County Administration Building Board Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor Santa Barbara
  80. 70 Challenges
  81. 71 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.
  82. 72 Announcements
  83. 73 The meeting of Tuesday, September 17, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
  84. 74 http://www.countyofsb.org