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Laura Capps: meeting history

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Laura Capps
Supervisor, District 2
Nonpartisan officeElected
112meetings
111attended
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3985speaking turns
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Board of Supervisors

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1) 26-00776 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Jeremy and Megan Raff Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax Final Audit Determination, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Consider an appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax final audit determination for Jeremy and Megan Raff. The appeal was filed by Jeremy and Megan Raff. b) Consider taking the following actions: i) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of Transient Occupancy Tax, interest and penalties assessed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on Jeremy and Megan Raff in the amount of $65,840.11; ii) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver or meaningful reduction of Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest totaling $65,840.11; iii) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement; iv) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and v) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2
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1) 26-00691 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding California Municipal Finance Authority Issuance of Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds on Behalf of Step Up Housing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 regarding the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 4036 Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, California, and consider public comment;b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority qualified 501(c)(3) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $60,000,000.00 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of Knollwood Meadows Apartments, and certain other matters relating thereto; andc) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 2–0
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A-27) 26-00380 Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director's Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions for the Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids; b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director; c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions are terminated; andd) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.Passed · 4–0
2026-04-27Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
2026-04-21Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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3) 26-00350 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding options related to the implementation of an Office of Inspector General pursuant to Government Code Section 25303.7, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Receive and file a report on oversight options related to the Sheriff's Office, including implementation of an Office of Inspector General per Government Code Section 25303.7;b) Provide direction as appropriate; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
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A-21) 26-00211 Consider recommendations regarding the 2026 Critical Projects for Legislative Funding, as follows: a) Approve the 2026 Critical Projects for Legislative Funding list as the County’s priorities for state and federal funding opportunities; b) Authorize County staff and legislative advocates to choose which projects from the list to submit for state and federal funding opportunities based on the specific criteria for each funding opportunity; and c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Passed · 4–1
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8) 26-00192 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding time extension requests for the installation of multi-technology carbon filtration for cannabis odor control, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) CP1 Supply Systems Inc / 4505 Foothill Road, Case No. 25TEX-00026:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 2-month time extension to May 18, 2026, Case No. 25TEX-00026; b) Emmawood B1 LLC / 5888 Via Real, Case No. 25TEX-00027:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 2-month time extension to May 18, 2026, Case No. 25TEX-00027:c) Valley Crest Farms / 5980 Casitas Pass, Case No. 26TEX-00001:i) Make the required findings for denial;ii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, determine that CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves; iii) Deny the time extension request, Case No. 26TEX-00001:d) CKC Farms, Inc. and Life Remedy Farms, Inc. / 5138 Foothill Road, Case No. 26TEX-00002:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 6-month time extension to September 18, 2026, Case No. 26TEX-00002;e) Bosim 1628 Management Company LLC / 1628 Cravens Ln, Case No. 26TEX-00003:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 12-month time extension to March 18, 2027, Case No. 26TEX-00003;f) New Generation Farms, Inc. and Blue Whale Agriculture, Inc. / 5775 Casitas Pass Rd, Case No. 26TEX-00004:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 6-month time extension to September 18, 2026, Case No. 26TEX-00004;g) Primetime Farms, Inc. / 5554 Casitas Pass Rd, Case No. 26TEX-00005: i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 6-month time extension to September 18, 2026, Case No. 26TEX-00005; andh) G and K Produce / K and G Flowers / 3480 Via Real, Case No. 26TEX-00006:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 12-month time extension to March 18, 2027, Case No. 26TEX-00006.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
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Approval of Minutes of the February 3, 2026 MeetingPassed · 5–0
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County Executive Officer’s ReportPassed · 4–0
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A-10) 26-00116 Consider recommendations regarding the North Branch Jail Expansion Project - Award Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Construction Management (CM); Project No. 23040, Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with STV Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, to provide CM services during the design competition and selection, design-build entity design and construction, closeout, and post construction phases for the proposed new North Branch Jail Expansion project, located at 2301 Black Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (APN 113-210-022/024), in an amount not to exceed $5,072,320.00; b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief designee, to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed 5% or $253,616.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142(b); c) Authorize the Director of General Services to (i) amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate the Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010960; ande) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to 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.Passed · 5–0
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2) 26-00127 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Sheriff's Office Overtime Usage Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Receive and file a report on Sheriff's Office overtime usage from FY 2024-2025;b) Request the Sheriff's Office to continue to explore and implement additional controls to manage and reduce overtime use and exercise appropriate management controls;c) Direct further review and/or audit of issues noted in the report by the Auditor-Controller's Office, as well as other findings as determined by the Auditor-Controller, as appropriate; d) Direct the Human Resources Director to explore available options to increase accountability and control over overtime and compensatory time use and costs through upcoming labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association (DSA) and Sheriff's Managers Association (SMA);e) Provide other direction, as appropriate; andf) 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 to the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–0
2026-02-03Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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Approval of Minutes of the January 13, 2026 MeetingPassed · 5–0
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County Executive Officer’s ReportPassed · 5–0
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A-20) 26-00057 Consider recommendations regarding the California Coastal Commission Conditional Certification of the Local Coastal Program Amendment for Rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, as follows:a) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission's certification of the Coastal Land Use Plan amendment (Resolution No. 24-93) of the County's Local Coastal Program amendment for rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-24-0028-1-Part B);b) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission's conditional certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5208 and Ordinance No. 5209), zoning map and zoning text, respectively, of the County's Local Coastal Program amendment for rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-24-0028-1-Part B);c) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission's conditional certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5208 and Ordinance No. 5209) with suggested modifications, accepting and agreeing to the suggested modifications, agreeing to issue Coastal Development Permits for the total area included in the conditionally certified Local Coastal Program, and adopting the Local Coastal Program amendment with the suggested modifications; d) Determine that the Board of Supervisors' action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15265; ande) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission.Passed · 5–0
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A-34) 26-00084 Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Stand Down Update, as follows: a) Receive an oral report from Supervisor Lavagnino regarding the 2025 Santa Barbara County Stand Down event; and b) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Passed · 5–0
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1) 26-00055 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver for Sheriff’s Office, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of County Employee Jose Ayala, Communications Dispatch Supervisor, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Sheriff’s Office before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to appoint retired employee, Jose Ayala, as an Extra Help employee to assist with critical technical projects within the dispatch center on a part-time basis not to exceed 960 hours or annual service with an appointment effective February 2, 2026; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or discal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0
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2) 26-00052 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Progress Update on the One Climate Initiative, 2030 Climate Action Plan and Energy Assurance Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file the One Climate Initiative 5-Year Review, the One Climate Initiative 2025 Progress Report, the 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Memo, and the Summary of Policy Impacts on Local Climate Action; and b) 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)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 5–0
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4) 25-00783 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Soutar Appeal of the County Planning Commission Approval of the Mission Isla Vista Partners LP Housing Development, Case No. 25APL-00010, Goleta Community Plan Area, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 10 MIN.) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 25APL-00010; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and 24CDP-00021, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21159.25; and d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and 24CDP-00021, subject to the conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 3–2
2025-05-13Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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8) 25-00399 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding options to address emissions from Oil & Gas Operations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)a) Provide direction to staff regarding potential actions to address emissions from oil and gas operations, including:i) Preparation of ordinance amendments prohibiting new drilling, orii) Maintain status quo and allow acceptance of permits applications for new drilling; oriii) Provide other direction to staff, as appropriate;b) Direct staff to maintain status quo and exclude oil and gas operations from the 2030 Climate Action Plan; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines) Section 15378(b)(5) because providing direction to staff is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that itself will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–1
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3) 25-00294 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Workforce Housing Study, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive a presentation on the Workforce Housing Study, which identifies implementation actions to increase the availability of affordable workforce housing in Santa Barbara County; b) Direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lower- to moderate-income workforce affordable housing development at the current site of the Probation building (123 East Carrillo Street, in Santa Barbara), and return to the Board for authorization to issue the RFP; c) Provide direction to staff whether to focus on development of housing or installation of solar panels in the downtown campus parking lot; if housing is selected, direct staff to examine the feasibility of utilizing the current site of the Engineering building (123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara), Human Resources building (1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara) and the Administrative building parking lot (105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara) for housing; and d) 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. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 0–1
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4) 25-00266 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on current renovations at the Main Jail and potential expansion of the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ), as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR.) a) Receive an update on renovations at the Main Jail and options for new construction at the NBJ; b) Regarding the NBJ: i) Direct staff to proceed with finalizing design for Option 1 (new construction of one housing unit for a total jail system of 748 beds) and issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to select potential Design Build teams; or ii) Direct staff to proceed with finalizing design for Option 1.5 (new construction of 1.5 housing units for a total jail system of 876 beds) and issue RFQ to select potential Design Build teams; or iii) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 2 (new construction of 2 housing units for a total jail system of 1,004 beds) and issue RFQ to select potential Design Build teams; c) Approve and authorize staff to develop funding strategies to address the operational and debt service budgetary impacts for the selected option; d) Approve and authorize staff to negotiate an amendment to the existing ground lease boundary at the NBJ with the State of California; e) Approve and authorize the County Executive Office to work with the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office, County Counsel and Auditor-Controller’s Office to develop feasible debt issuance strategies; f) Provide other direction as appropriate; and g) Find that these actions are not a "project" within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and exempt from the provisions of the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 as a feasibility and planning study for possible future actions that have not been approved, adopted, or funded, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 0–2
2025-03-14Special Meetingpresentdid not speak
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5) 25-00163 Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A to amend Sections 46A-2, 46A-3, 46A-4, 46A5, and 46A-6 and implement the specific actions described in Program 4 of the County of Santa Barbara 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (HEU); andb) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the 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.Passed · 4–1
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A-11) 25-00112 Consider recommendations regarding an Exclusive Ambulance Services Provider Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and American Medical Response West (AMR), as follows:a) Repeal Ordinance 5182 that rescinded and replaced Chapter 5 of the Santa Barbara County Code (Ambulances) on June 20, 2023, which will nullify the actions to approve the permit for the Fire District and deny the permit for AMR taken thereunder;b) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5182, Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 5, titled Ambulances that established a non-exclusive system to regulate, set rates for, issue permits for, and contract with ambulance services;c) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with AMR to provide ambulance services for the Santa Barbara County Exclusive Operating Area with an annual cost reimbursement to the County in the amount of up to $3,989,831.00 for performance period of February 11, 2025 through February 10, 2029. If the County or AMR does not provide written notice of withdrawal six (6) months before the end of the applicable term the Agreement will automatically renew for one (1) year terms not to exceed beyond February 10, 2033; e) Approve and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department and the Local Emergency Medical Services Authority to make immaterial changes such as correcting clerical errors and updating contact information, upon review and concurrence by the Offices of the County Executive, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller, as may be applicable;f) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a "Project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline 15387(b)(5) because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and g) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of March 4, 2025 to consider adoption of the Ordinance, as follows:i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5182, Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 5, titled Ambulances that established a non-exclusive system to regulate, set rates for, issue permits for, and contract with ambulance services; and ii) Determine that the above recommended action is not a "Project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline 15387(b)(5) because the action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Vote recorded · 0–1
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25-00032 9:00 A.M.WelcomeSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of Colors and Pledge of AllegianceSanta Barbara County Fire Department Honor GuardInvocationAnthony RodriguezLady of Guadalupe ChurchIntroduction of Officials Elected in 2024Mona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerAdministration of the Oath of OfficeMona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerCall to Order and Election of Officers of the2025 Board of Supervisors,Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water Conservation District,and Board of Directors of the Water AgencyJacquelyne Alexander, Chief Deputy Clerk of the BoardNomination of the 2025 Chair and Vice ChairSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of GavelsRemarks, Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsRemarks, 2025 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPoetry ReadingMcKenna HeilLa Colina Junior High SchoolMusical PresentationLa Colina Jr. High School Jazz BandDirected by Mr. Stephen HughesKeynote AddressGwyn LurieCo-Founder of The Giving List/The Giving List Women and CEO of Montecito Media GroupRecessA reception will follow in the County Administration Building,Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Fourth FloorPassed · 5–0
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25-00032 9:00 A.M.WelcomeSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of Colors and Pledge of AllegianceSanta Barbara County Fire Department Honor GuardInvocationAnthony RodriguezLady of Guadalupe ChurchIntroduction of Officials Elected in 2024Mona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerAdministration of the Oath of OfficeMona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerCall to Order and Election of Officers of the2025 Board of Supervisors,Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water Conservation District,and Board of Directors of the Water AgencyJacquelyne Alexander, Chief Deputy Clerk of the BoardNomination of the 2025 Chair and Vice ChairSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of GavelsRemarks, Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsRemarks, 2025 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPoetry ReadingMcKenna HeilLa Colina Junior High SchoolMusical PresentationLa Colina Jr. High School Jazz BandDirected by Mr. Stephen HughesKeynote AddressGwyn LurieCo-Founder of The Giving List/The Giving List Women and CEO of Montecito Media GroupRecessA reception will follow in the County Administration Building,Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Fourth FloorPassed · 5–0
2024-12-17Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-18) 24-01282 Consider recommendation regarding the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for climate action planning services, as follows:a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for climate action planning services to modify the scope of work, extend the term through December 31, 2025, and adjust contract amount by $53,270.00, for a total amount not to exceed $585,901.00; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.Vote recorded · 2–0
2024-12-03Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-22) 24-00977 Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Cathedral Oaks Complete Streets Project, County Project No. 864052, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. (not a local vendor), in an amount not to exceed $424,505.00, to provide professional design and engineering services for the Cathedral Oaks Complete Streets Design; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to, in accordance with the Agreement: extend the period of performance for up to one additional year (Section 4.B); make immaterial amendments (Section 34); suspend performance (Section 46.); and to approve amendments to the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of the initial contract amount, $42,450.00, for a total contract authorization of $466,955.00; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010054 to increase appropriations of $446,955.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital Infrastructure for Services and Supplies funded by a Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Measure A Grant and Public Works Roads Measure A Fund; and d) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to 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.Vote recorded · 1–0
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A-24) 24-00969 Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution in Support of Proposition 35: Provides Permanent Funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services Initiative, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution in support of Statewide Ballot Proposition 35, the "Provides Permanent Funding For Medi-Cal Health Care Services Initiative" on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot; and b) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Vote recorded · 0–0
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1) 24-00880 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Member Agency Strategic Plan Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)a) Receive and file a member agency update presentation from the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) on the RCRC Strategic Plan and ongoing efforts; andb) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 5–0
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3) 24-00978 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Energy Assurance Plan (EAP), as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)a) Receive and file a report on the EAP for the County of Santa Barbara; b) Adopt the four goals of the EAP;c) Direct staff to pursue implementation of strategies in EAP as funding and resources permit; andd) Determine that the 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)(4), as the actions do not involve any commitment to any specific project.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION:Passed · 5–0
2024-09-17Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-12) 24-00889 Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Voting System and Services Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for the purchase of an 821D HiPro InterScan ballot scanner and associated firmware and support and to upgrade existing hardware; to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $2,400,000.00 to $3,500,000.00; and to update the Pricing and Payment Schedule which includes additional annual firmware license fees and hardware warranty fees; b) Authorize the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, or designee, to approve and sign amendments to the components and services of the Agreement, with the concurrence of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Management, if the total cost of the amendments does not exceed 10% of the Agreement’s not-to-exceed amount; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009895 to increase equipment capital asset appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by $287,560.00 in the Department of Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Fund 0001; and d) 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 organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 4–1
2024-08-20Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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Approval of Minutes of the July 16, 2024 MeetingPassed · 3–0
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Administrative AgendaPassed · 4–0
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A-19) 24-00833 Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution of Support for AB 2236 and SB 1053, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution of Support for AB 2236 and SB 1053 related to banning plastic bags; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 4–0
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1) 24-00836 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Services and Retirement Waiver for Sheriff’s Office, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of former County employee Steven Akiyoshi, Building Maintenance Supervisor, is necessary to temporarily fill a critical need in the Sheriff’s Office before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to temporarily appoint retired employee, Steven Akiyoshi, as an Extra Help employee to assist with critical ongoing maintenance of Main Jail Facility on a part-time basis not to exceed 960 hours of annual service with an appointment effective date of September 2, 2024; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 4–0
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2) 24-00766 Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance renewing Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 12A, County-Owned Property, Article II, Real Property Procedures, Sections 12A-10, 12A-10.1, 12A-11, and 12A-11.1 pertaining to the administration and procedures for managing County-owned property and renewing delegations of authority therein, as follows:a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance renewing delegations of authority for Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 12A, County-Owned Property, Article II, Real Property Procedures, Sections 12A-10, 12A-10.1, 12A-11, and12A-11.1, pertaining to the administration and procedures for managing County-owned property therein; andb) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a "Project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as they consist of "general policy and procedure making" and pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Passed · 4–0
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Motion and vote to accept Supervisor Capps’ remote participation.Passed · 4–0
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Administrative AgendaPassed · 5–0
2024-07-16Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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Motion and vote to accept Chair Lavagnino’s remote participation; Motion and roll call vote for Admin Items A4, A11, A12, A19, A25Vote recorded · 0–0
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2) 24-00759 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Second Reading of a Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Increase Ballot Measure for November 2024 General Election Ballot, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Section 32-12 of the Santa Barbara County Code to increase the TOT rate from the current level of twelve percent (12%) to fourteen percent (14%) of the rent charged in the unincorporated areas of the County; b) Adopt a Resolution submitting the proposed Ordinance and ballot language proposing to increase the TOT rate to fourteen percent (14%) to the electorate for approval, and requesting and ordering consolidation with the November 5, 2024 General Election; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
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2) 24-00659 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding KPMG's Operational Performance Review of the Child Support Services Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Receive and file a report on KPMG's Operational and Performance Review of the Child Support Services Department;b) Provide direction as appropriate; andc) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a "Project" within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as it consists of general policy and procedure making.COUNTY EXCUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 3–0
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7) 24-00639 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Tax on Cannabis Operations Ordinance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 50A, "Tax on Cannabis Operations" of the Santa Barbara County Code to change the tax on cannabis cultivation in the unincorporated area of the County:i) Option 1 proposes a tax on cannabis cultivation computed, as follows: Cultivation: Four percent of gross receipts or based on square footage for licenses having taxable transfer activity in the reporting period, whichever is greater 1) The rate for non-outdoor cultivation shall be a maximum of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per quarter, per square foot, with an initial rate set at twenty-five cents ($0.25) per quarter, per square foot; 2) The rate for outdoor cultivation shall be a maximum of seventy-five cents ($0.75) per quarter, per square foot, with an initial rate set at two and a half cents ($0.025) per quarter, per square foot; orii) Option 2 proposes a tax on cannabis cultivation computed as follows:Cultivation: Four percent of gross receipts or based on square footage for licenses having taxable transfer activity in the reporting period, whichever is greater 1) The rate for non-outdoor cultivation shall be a maximum of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per quarter, per square foot, with an initial rate set at fifty cents ($0.50) per quarter, per square foot; 2) The rate for outdoor cultivation shall be a maximum of seventy-five cents ($0.75) per quarter, per square foot, with an initial rate set at ten cents ($0.10) per quarter, per square foot;b) Read the title, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 50A, Tax on Cannabis Operations, of the Santa Barbara County Code," and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; c) Approve the appointment and authorize member(s) of the Board of Supervisors to author, sign, and submit on behalf of the Board an argument in favor of the Ordinance amending Chapter 50A, "Tax on Cannabis Operations" ballot measure and any rebuttal; d) Provide other direction as appropriate; ande) Set a hearing on the Agenda of July 9, 2024 to consider the following actions: i) Consider adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 50A, "Tax on Cannabis Operations" of the Santa Barbara County Code to change the tax on cannabis cultivation in the unincorporated area of the County; ii) Adopt a Resolution submitting the proposed Ordinance and ballot language to change the tax on cannabis cultivation to the electorate for approval, and requesting and ordering consolidation with the November 5, 2024 General Election; and iii) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 1–0
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4) 24-00492 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Proposed Increase of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Ballot Measure for November 2024 General Election Ballot, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive and consider a report from staff regarding placing a measure on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot for a possible TOT increase from Twelve Percent (12%) to Fourteen Percent (14%) in the unincorporated areas of the County; b) Direct staff to return on June 25 18, 2024 with an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Section 32-12 of the Santa Barbara County Code "Tax-imposed on transients; rate; when payable" and ballot measure for an increase of the TOT before the voters on the November 2024 General Election ballot; c) Provide other direction to staff as appropriate; and d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–1
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3) 24-00484 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Cannabis Cultivation Taxation Options, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)a) Consider two alternative methods for cannabis taxation for cultivation:i) Option 1: Square foot tax rate with a minimum Base Tax Rate and Activity Tax Rate; or ii) Option 2: Hybrid structure of Gross Receipts Tax Rate with a minimum Base Tax Rate based on square footage; andiii) Direct staff to return on June 25, 2024 with a Taxation Ordinance and ballot measure for cannabis operations for the November 2024 General Election ballot; and iv) Direct staff to incorporate ballot language to allow for flexibility to adjust square footage tax rates at the Board's discretion without returning to the voters; ORb) Take no action and maintain the current gross receipts taxation method; andc) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
2024-05-07Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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4) 24-00376 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Briefing on cannabis odor abatement plan compliance monitoring in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Receive and file a report on cannabis odor abatement plan compliance monitoring in Santa Barbara County;b) Determine that this report does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); andc) Provide direction to staff, as appropriate.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 3–2
2024-03-05Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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Roll CallPassed · 4–0
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2024-01-23Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-17) 23-01212 Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article I and Adding Article IX, Roosters, to regulate and to limit the number of roosters by parcel size that may be kept on a single premise in Santa Barbara County, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to amend Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5 through 7-7, and to add Article IX (Roosters); and b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 4–1
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3) 23-01212 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Animals and Fowl, Article I and Adding Article IX, Roosters, to regulate and to limit the number of roosters by parcel size that may be kept on a single premise in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to amend Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5 through 7-7, and to add Article IX (Roosters); b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of January 23, 2024 to consider adoption of the Ordinance amendments, as follows: i) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to amend Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5 through 7-7, and to add Article IX (Roosters); and ii) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
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A-16) 23-00856 Consider recommendations regarding the Countywide Community Workforce Agreement Implementation, as follows:a) Approve and ratify a side letter between the County of Santa Barbara and Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council for the Countywide Community Workforce Agreement; and b) Find that the proposed activities do not constitute a "Project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment) and 15061(b)(3), therefore no environmental document is required.Passed · 3–2
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2) 23-00798 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Applicant (Pacific Pipeline Company) appeal of the Planning Commission's April 26, 2023 denial of the Existing Oil Lines 901/903 Valve Upgrade Project Amendment, Case Nos. 23APL-00022; 21AMD-00000-00009 & 22CDP-00000-00048, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (EST TIME: 1 HR. 45 MIN.)a) Grant the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00022;b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;c) After considering the environmental review documents included as Attachment C-1, C-2, and D of the February 2, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report (Included in Attachment 2 of the July 18, 2023 Set Hearing Letter) [Addendum dated March 1, 2023 together with previously adopted EIR/EIS and the CEQA exemption Sections 15301(b) [Existing Facilities], 15303(d) [New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures], 15311 [Accessory Structures], and CEQA Statutes Section 15284 [Pipelines], determine that as reflected in the CEQA findings, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this project; andd) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 2 to the Board Letter).Or, alternatively, the Board could deny the appeal and deny the project, as follows: a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00022;b) Make the required findings for denial of the project, Case Nos. 23APL-00022, 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048;c) Determine that denial of the appeal and project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15270(a), included as Attachment A of the Planning Commission Action Letter dated May 3, 2023 (included as Attachment 3 of the July 18, 2023 Set Hearing Letter) including CEQA findings; and d) Deny the Project, Case Nos. 23APL-00000-00022, 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 0–1
Aye
2) 23-00798 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Applicant (Pacific Pipeline Company) appeal of the Planning Commission's April 26, 2023 denial of the Existing Oil Lines 901/903 Valve Upgrade Project Amendment, Case Nos. 23APL-00022; 21AMD-00000-00009 & 22CDP-00000-00048, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (EST TIME: 1 HR. 45 MIN.)a) Grant the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00022;b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;c) After considering the environmental review documents included as Attachment C-1, C-2, and D of the February 2, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report (Included in Attachment 2 of the July 18, 2023 Set Hearing Letter) [Addendum dated March 1, 2023 together with previously adopted EIR/EIS and the CEQA exemption Sections 15301(b) [Existing Facilities], 15303(d) [New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures], 15311 [Accessory Structures], and CEQA Statutes Section 15284 [Pipelines], determine that as reflected in the CEQA findings, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this project; andd) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 2 to the Board Letter).Or, alternatively, the Board could deny the appeal and deny the project, as follows: a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00022;b) Make the required findings for denial of the project, Case Nos. 23APL-00022, 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048;c) Determine that denial of the appeal and project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15270(a), included as Attachment A of the Planning Commission Action Letter dated May 3, 2023 (included as Attachment 3 of the July 18, 2023 Set Hearing Letter) including CEQA findings; and d) Deny the Project, Case Nos. 23APL-00000-00022, 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYFailed · 2–2
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A-20) 23-00714 Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement for facilities and infrastructure asset assessment and solar feasibility study for Gaviota Mariposa Reina Site, Project No. 20036, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $490,772.00 with Michael Baker International, Inc., to provide a facilities and infrastructure asset assessment and solar feasibility study for the property known as the Gaviota Mariposa Reina Site, located at 17100 Calle Mariposa Reina, in Gaviota, California (APN 081-130-070);b) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $37,038.60;c) Approve Budget Revision Request 0009062 for $527,810.60; andd) Find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 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, and direct staff to file of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Passed · 4–0
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2) 23-00661 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (greater Goleta), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)a) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2023-2024 library special tax rate in CSA No. 3 by 7.40%; andb) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEVote recorded · 1–0
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7) 23-00492 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding direction on design of renovations at the Santa Barbara Main Jail (Second District) and possible construction at the Northern Branch Jail (Fifth District), Project No. 20041, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Receive and file a report on conceptual options for renovations at the Main Jail and new construction at the Northern Branch Jail;b) Regarding the Main Jail, direct staff to proceed with a minimized renovation plan that addresses the Inmate Reception Center, makes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, and eliminates use of other beds, as detailed in the report; c) Regarding the Northern Branch Jail:i) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 1 (new construction of one pod for a total jail system of 728 beds) and prior to final design, return to the Board with targeted diversion strategies to addresses jail population management, sustainable jail staffing, and identified savings or other revenues to fund the strategies; orii) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 1.5 (new construction of 1.5 pods for a total jail system of 859 beds); oriii) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 2 (new construction of 2 pods for a total jail system of 984 beds);d) Provide other direction as appropriate; ande) Find that these actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 as a feasibility and planning study for possible future actions that have not been approved, adopted, or funded, and direct staff to file a notice of exemption on that basis.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYFailed · 1–3
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7) 23-00492 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding direction on design of renovations at the Santa Barbara Main Jail (Second District) and possible construction at the Northern Branch Jail (Fifth District), Project No. 20041, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Receive and file a report on conceptual options for renovations at the Main Jail and new construction at the Northern Branch Jail;b) Regarding the Main Jail, direct staff to proceed with a minimized renovation plan that addresses the Inmate Reception Center, makes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, and eliminates use of other beds, as detailed in the report; c) Regarding the Northern Branch Jail:i) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 1 (new construction of one pod for a total jail system of 728 beds) and prior to final design, return to the Board with targeted diversion strategies to addresses jail population management, sustainable jail staffing, and identified savings or other revenues to fund the strategies; orii) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 1.5 (new construction of 1.5 pods for a total jail system of 859 beds); oriii) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 2 (new construction of 2 pods for a total jail system of 984 beds);d) Provide other direction as appropriate; ande) Find that these actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 as a feasibility and planning study for possible future actions that have not been approved, adopted, or funded, and direct staff to file a notice of exemption on that basis.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2
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Approval of Administrative AgendaPassed · 4–0
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A-4) 23-00306 Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Ordinance setting compensation and benefits for members of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance which amends Ordinance 5119 setting compensation and benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:i) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, increase the cap on the available percentage for salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from 3% to 5%;ii) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, move the timing of salary adjustments for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from Pay Period 01 (typically in mid-December) to the pay period in which October 1 falls; andii) Effective Pay Period 2023-21 (September 18, 2023), increase the salaries for members of the Board of Supervisors and increase the Chair allowance by 5% based on the October 2022 CPI-U; andb) 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 potential physical impacts 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.Passed · 4–1
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2) 23-00435 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Member Agency Annual Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)a) Receive and file an annual member agency update presentation from Central Coast Community Energy; andb) 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)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEVote recorded · 0–0
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5) 23-00297 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon Sewer District), Resolution Relative to Collection of Sewer Service Charges and Sewer Connection Charges on the Tax Roll, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)Acting as the Governing Authority of County Service Area 12:a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board a report entitled County Service Area 12 Fixed Charges Fee Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024;b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of sewer service charges and sewer connection charges for County Service Area 12 on the tax roll in FY 2023-2024; andc) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because they are for the establishment of service charges for services provided with County Service Area 12, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that the fees will be used for meeting operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0
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1) 23-00364 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Urgency Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 44 to add Article IV, Just Cause for Residential Evictions, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Pursuant to Government Code Sections 25123 and 25131, adopt an Urgency Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 44 to add Article IV, Just Cause for Residential Evictions; b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Urgency Ordinance; and c) Determine that adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5); Or, alternatively consider recommendations, as follows: (3/5 Vote Required)d) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to amend County Code Chapter 44 to add Article IV, Just Cause for Residential Evictions;e) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; andf) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of April 18, 2023 to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Consider adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara to amend County Code Chapter 44 to add Article IV, Just Cause for Residential Evictions; andii) Determine that adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5).Passed · 3–0
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Approval of Administrative AgendaPassed · 5–0
2023-03-07Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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1) 23-00016 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Board of Supervisors' 2023 appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)a) Adult and Aging Network;b) Area Agency on Aging (Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens);c) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment (BEACON);d) Behavioral Wellness Commission;e) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Representative;f) CenCal Health;g) Child Care Planning Council;h) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County);i) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative;j) Debt Advisory Committee;k) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions;l) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County;m) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA);n) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA);o) Juvenile Justice Coordination Council;p) KIDS Network Policy Council;q) Law Library Board of Trustees;r) Legislative Program Committee;s) Library Advisory Committee;t) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);u) Multi-jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Force;v) National Association of Counties (NACO) Representative;w) Psychiatric Health Facility Governing Board;x) Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System;y) Rural County Representative of California (RCRC); andz) Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Board.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0
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3) 23-00017 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Commission for Women Annual Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Receive and file the 2021-2022 County of Santa Barbara Commission for Women Annual Report (presentation); andb) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 5–0