Laura Capps — meeting history

Term	From	To	Record
Supervisor, District 2 Santa Barbara County, Board of Supervisors	December 6, 2022	serving	Listed in: Santa Barbara County term list

How they voted 2

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A-8) 26-00895 Consider recommendations regarding adopting an oppose position on the Federal Hunt Amendment, as follows: a) Adopt a position to oppose the "Hunt Amendment" in Congressional House of Representatives (H.R.) 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; and b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).Passed · 3–1

Aye

2) 26-00889 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Firearm Retail Sales Interim Urgency Ordinance Extension, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Receive and file a report that describes the measures taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the adoption of the Firearm Retail Sales Interim Urgency Ordinance, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d);b) Adopt an Ordinance extending the Firearm Retail Sales Interim Urgency Ordinance by 10 months and 15 days to August 6, 2027, thereby extending the temporary moratorium on establishment, expansion, and relocation of firearm and ammunition retail sales, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a);c) Determine the extension to the Firearm Retail Sales Interim Urgency Ordinance is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential for significant impact on the environment; andd) Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors 10 days prior to the expiration of the interim urgency ordinance, which may also include the adoption of a superseding ordinance, to provide a report that describes the measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the extension of the Firearm Retail Sales Interim Urgency Ordinance, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d).COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 4–1

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1) 26-00838 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Phase I Oil and Gas Prohibition Ordinance Amendments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the zoning code amendments, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine that the adoption of the amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 26ORD-00001), Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) (Case No. 26ORD-00002), and Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) amendment (Case No. 26GPA-00007) are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15307, 15308, and 15265; c) Adopt the ordinances to amend the LUDC (Case No. 26ORD-00001) and CZO (Case No. 26ORD-00002); d) Adopt a resolution to approve an amendment to the CLUP of the County Comprehensive Plan (Exhibit E-1, Case No. 26GPA-00007) to incorporate minor updates; e) Adopt a resolution authorizing Planning and Development to submit the amendments (Case No. 26ORD-00002 and Exhibit E-1, Case No. 26GPA-00007) to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program (LCP) to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification; and f) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2

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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

2026-06-23Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

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3) 26-00534 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Mobile Home Rent Control Petition for Review of Arbitration: Del Cielo Mobile Home Park (RP Folio No. 004144); Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Consider the Petition for Review of the Arbitrator's March 31, 2026, Final Award in the Matter of Del Cielo Mobile Home Park and Affected Tenants filed by the Del Cielo Mobile Home Park Management; andb) Make the following determinations regarding the appeal, as supported in the Findings: i) Find the Arbitrator did not abuse his discretion and affirm the Award made under County Code Section 11A-5(i)(1) related to a just and reasonable return on investment; ii) Find the Arbitrator did not abuse his discretion and affirm the Award made under 11A-5(i)(3) determining the $20,000.00 broker commission is not able to be passed through to tenants; andiii) Determine that the Board's review of the Arbitrator's Final Award is exempt from environmental review by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, No Possibility of Significant Effect. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

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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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A-17) 26-00316 Consider recommendations regarding the Professional Services Agreement with CJM Petroleum Consulting (CJMPC) to Conduct Amortization Study, as follows:a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CJMPC ("Agreement") to conduct an amortization study of onshore oil and gas extraction operations, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00; andb) 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.Passed · 3–2

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A-19) 26-00336 Consider recommendations regarding the Support for Assembly Bill (AB) 2257 - County Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, as follows:a) Adopt a position to support AB 2257, which would allow any County Board of Supervisors to create a Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and shift authority over county jails from the Sheriff to the Department, pursuant to the Legislative Program Committee recommendation; andb) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).Passed · 3–2

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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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1) 26-00294 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Richards Ranch Reorganization Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) File No. 24-08 Tax Exchange Arbitration, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the outcome of the advisory arbitration regarding a property tax exchange between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Maria as required by the proposed Richards Ranch Reorganization Annexation to the City of Santa Maria LAFCO File No. 24-08; b) Reject the property tax exchange offer selected by the contracted arbitrator, based upon certain findings of fact; and c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a "project" as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 3–1

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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

Aye

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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

Aye

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

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Approval of Minutes of the January 13, 2026 MeetingPassed · 5–0

Aye

County Executive Officer’s ReportPassed · 5–0

Aye

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

2025-12-16Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

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A-34) 25-01057 Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services, as follows: a) Determine that the adoption of an Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Department Services is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5); andb) Adopt (Second Reading) "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services".Passed · 4–1

Aye

6) 25-01067 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission Approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, Third, Fourth, and First Districts, as flows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.) a) Approve the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026; b) Make the required findings for denial of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits; c) Determine that denial of the requests is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(a); and d) Deny the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 2–1

2025-12-09Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

How they voted 3

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A-17) 25-01027 Consider recommendations regarding Assembly Bill 1243 and Senate Bill 684 in support of Polluters’ Pay Climate Superfund Legislation, as follows: a) Adopt a resolution in support of "Polluters’ Pay Climate Superfund" Legislation; 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)(4) because it consists of the 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 physical impact on the environment.Passed · 3–2

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6) 25-01057 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a proposed fee ordinance update for the Planning and Development Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Department Services"; b) Read the title "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services" and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of December 16, 2025, to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Determine that the adoption of an ordinance amending fees for Planning and Development Department services is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5); andii) Adopt (Second Reading) "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services".COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1

Aye

6) 25-01057 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a proposed fee ordinance update for the Planning and Development Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Department Services"; b) Read the title "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services" and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of December 16, 2025, to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Determine that the adoption of an ordinance amending fees for Planning and Development Department services is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5); and ii) Adopt (Second Reading) "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services". COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1

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A-13) 25-00993 Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel Renne Public Law Group, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Renne Public Law Group with a contract term ending June 30, 2027, and a not-to-exceed contract amount of $350,000.00; 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 government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 4–1

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3) 25-00942 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, First, Third, and Fourth, Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HR.) a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026; b) Make the required findings for approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the requests are not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and d) Grant de novo approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, subject to the Conditions of Approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1

Aye

3) 25-00942 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, First, Third, and Fourth, Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HR.) a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026; b) Make the required findings for approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the requests are not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and d) Grant de novo approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, subject to the Conditions of Approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1

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3) 25-00921 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the framework, approach and budget to phaseout oil & gas operations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Authorize staff to initiate work on developing an ordinance to prohibit drilling of new oil and gas wells and to initiate work on preparing a Request for Proposals to undertake an amortization study to determine an appropriate period to phase out existing oil and gas facilities/operations; b) Direct Planning & Development Department staff to add this project to the Long-Range Planning Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and adjust work on other projects, as necessary; c) Provide additional direction to staff regarding the framework and/or approach; andd) Determine that the proposed actions are not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act 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 · 3–2

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A-15) 25-00851 Consider recommendations regarding appointment of Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators, Santa Barbara County Code of Ordinances Chapter 11A - Mobilehome Rent Control, as follows: a) Reappoint the following candidate to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators: i) Luis Esparza, Attorney at Law; b) Appoint the following four (4) candidates to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators: i) L. Donald Boden, Attorney at Law; ii) Janean Acevedo Daniels, Attorney at Law; iii) John Derrick, Attorney at Law; and iv) Janet K. McGinnis, Attorney at Law; c) Appoint the following additional candidate to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators, in the event that a resignation or other removal reduces the panel to less than five (5): i) Joan Vignocchi, Attorney at Law; and d) Determine that the Board’s appointment and reappointment of Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 4–0

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1) 25-00867 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Health Department’s Budget Rebalancing Plan to address a revenue shortfall for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the County Health Department’s budget and fiscal outlook; b) Approve the County Health Department’s Rebalancing Plan to reduce 55.2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary positions in the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a "Project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because the recommended actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 0–0

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A-20) 25-00830 Consider recommendations regarding Management Classification and Compensation Refinement, as follows: a) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution to revise the County of Santa Barbara’s Classification and Salary Plan Section 2 - to establish additional management classifications and salary ranges and delete unused management classifications; revise Section 3 - Salary Schedules effective October 13, 2025; and revise Section 4 - Department Position Allocation consistent with the June 24, 2024 implementation of the management classification changes that allowed certain employees with existing civil service status to retain that status until leaving their current position; b) Adopt the Resolution which amends the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Management, Appointed Executive, and Confidential Unrepresented Employees (Resolution No. 24-187) previously approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 23, 2024, and amended June 16, 2024, July 16, 2024, and August 27, 2024; c) Authorize the Human Resources Director to apply Management General Salary Increases in 2026 and subsequent years, up to a maximum of 1.5% annually, to employees who will be Y-rated as a result of their placement in the revised classification structure on October 13, 2025 (item (a) above), as an exception to general Y-rating rules; and d) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Passed · 4–1

Aye

A-22) 25-00829 Consider recommendations regarding Building and Safety Classification and Compensation Changes, as follows: a) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution to revise the County of Santa Barbara’s Classification and Salary Plan Sections 2 and 3 to establish additional classifications and salary ranges; adjust the titles and salary ranges for other classifications in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Development Department; and establish a new allowance; and b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Passed · 3–1

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2) 25-00801 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the 2025 County Legislative Platform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Amend the 2025 County Legislative Platform to advocate for improved immigration reform, to include requirements for law enforcement officer identification and civil rights protections; and b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–0

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A-7) 25-00763 Consider recommendations regarding a Funding Commitment Letter for Brisa Encina Affordable Apartments, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Community Services Department (CSD), pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan approved by the Board on May 7, 2024, to execute a HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Funding Commitment Letter between the County and the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO), in the amount of $1,500,000.00, for the Brisa Encina Affordable Supportive Housing Development (Project); and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of projects that are subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are not projects as they are the 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.Passed · 4–1

Aye

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: POLICYPassed · 3–2

How they voted 3

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A-9) 25-00734 Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with The Fund for Santa Barbara to administer a fifth cycle of the County of Santa Barbara Racial Equity Grant Program, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Regranting Agreement with The Fund for Santa Barbara administration of a Racial Equity Grant Program for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for the period of September 15, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the action involves the 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 physical impact on the environment.Vote recorded · 2–0

Aye

1) 25-00749 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Support for State Legislation Senate Bills 627 and 805, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Adopt a position to support California State Senate Bill 627, which would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from masking under most circumstances;b) Adopt a position to support California State Senate Bill 805, which would require federal, state, and local law enforcement officers to display identification; c) Receive and file an update on Board direction from the July 15, 2025 Board hearing; andd) Find that the proposed actions are organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under (California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1

Aye

4) 25-00746 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution for Environmental Health Services (EHS) relating to Retail Food Facility Fees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for EHS relating to Retail Food Facilities;b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to extend the term of and make certifications for the grant funding allocation award of $44,548.47 in Assembly Bill (AB) 178 Local Government Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation Assistance Program funding through the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health for the extended deadline period of May 31, 2025 through November 30, 2025 with no change to the total grant amount; andc) Determine that the recommended actions are not a "Project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are the creation of governmental funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2

2025-08-19Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

2025-07-15Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

How they voted 1

Aye

A-25) 25-00415 Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of a proposed Fee Ordinance for Public Works Transportation Division’s Development Review and Plan Check Review services, as follows: a) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) updating fees for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to Transportation Division’s review of subdivision maps and other documents related to development review and plan check review; and b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l) and not a "project" as defined for purposes of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).Passed · 4–1

How they voted 2

Aye

Board Deliberation and Decision-MakingPassed · 4–2

Aye

Board Deliberation and Decision-MakingPassed · 5–0

How they voted 1

Aye

A-30) 25-00504 Consider recommendations regarding the reaffirmation of County opposition to new offshore oil leasing in response to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM’s) 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Leasing Program, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the County of Santa Barbara’s opposition to new offshore oil leasing off the coast of California in response to BOEM’s request for information regarding preparation of the 2025-2030 National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program, as published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2025 (Federal Register Doc. No. 2025-07479); and b) 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)(5), as they are administrative government activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Passed · 3–2

How they voted 1

Aye

A-19) 25-00382 Consider recommendations regarding Environmental Health Services Fees, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste; b) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Monitoring Wells and Borings; c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Site Mitigation; d) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA); and e) Find that approval of the above recommended actions i-iv is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B) because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a "Project" as defined for purposes of CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Passed · 3–1

How they voted 2

Aye

Aye

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

2025-05-06Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

2025-04-14Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

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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

How they voted 1

Aye

A-13) 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 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.Passed · 3–1

2025-03-14Special Meetingpresentdid not speak

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Aye

A-3) 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); and b) 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

Aye

A-13) 25-00185 Consider recommendations regarding a Community Forum on Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria, as follows: a) Authorize a special meeting to host a Community Forum on Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria to be held in Carpinteria City Hall Chambers on March 14, 2025. The purpose of this forum is to provide additional opportunity to hear from the community on the needs for improved cannabis odor control; b) Determine that these actions do not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and c) Provide any additional direction to staff, as appropriate.Passed · 3–2

How they voted 3

Aye

A-10) 25-00109 Consider amendments to the Compensation Ordinance and Resolution for Elected Officials, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance to index salaries of Members of the Board of Supervisors to seventy percent (70%) of the base salary for a California Superior Court Judge, effective May 12, 2025, resulting in a 48.8% salary increase, for an annual salary of approximately $171,309.00, with future salary adjustments to be effective annually in the pay period in which January 15th falls, and set the biweekly allowance for the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to 2% of salary; and b) Determine pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project subject to environmental review.Passed · 3–1

Aye

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) 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 b) 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.Passed · 3–2

Aye

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

2025-02-25Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

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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

Aye

2025-01-14Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

How they voted 2

Aye

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

Aye

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

How they voted 1

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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

2024-12-10Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

2024-11-05Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

How they voted 9

Aye

Approval of Minutes of the September 17, 2024 MeetingPassed · 5–0

Aye

Administrative AgendaPassed · 5–0

Aye

A-18) 24-00980 Consider recommendations regarding a Volunteer and Clinical Support Services Agreement with A.T. Still University of Health Sciences (ATSU), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with ATSU (learning institution) for volunteer and clinical support services including income generation to the County of up to $31,500.00 per year with a period for performance from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 34 of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegation at any time; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the recommended actions are government fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.Passed · 5–0

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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

Aye

A-25) 24-00985 Approve the reappointment of Steve Strachan to the Parks Commission, term ending June 30, 2027, Fourth District.Passed · 5–0

Aye

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

Aye

2) 24-00986 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on the Countywide Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP), as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)a) Receive and file an update from the Information Technology Department (ITD) regarding the Countywide ITSP; andb) Determine that the receipt and filing of an update on the ITSP is not the approval of a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 5–0

Aye

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

How they voted 2

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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

Aye

1) 24-00893 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of Patterson Point Apartments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) regarding the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue obligations, for the benefit of Patterson Point, L.P., and consider public comment; b) Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of its multifamily housing revenue obligations for the benefit of Patterson Point, L.P. in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,720,240.00, to finance the acquisition and construction of a 24-unit multifamily rental housing facility, to be located in the unincorporated area of the County located at 80 North Patterson Avenue, Goleta, California; and c) 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 · 4–1

2024-08-27Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

How they voted 7

Aye

Approval of Minutes of the July 16, 2024 MeetingPassed · 3–0

Aye

Administrative AgendaPassed · 4–0

Aye

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

Aye

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

Aye

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

Aye

3) 24-00838 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury Report: Santa Barbara County Coroner Facility and Equipment a Hazardous Environment, 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 "Santa Barbara County Coroner Facility and Equipment a Hazardous Environment,";b) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; andc) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that does not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 4–0

Aye

4) 24-00842 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Update on Deferred Implementation of Senate Bill 43, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Receive and file a presentation on the Deferred Implementation of Senate Bill 43 which modifies Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5008 by expanding the definition of "Gravely Disabled"; andb) 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 therefore not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 4–0

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Motion and vote to accept Supervisor Capps’ remote participation.Passed · 4–0

Aye

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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Aye

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

How they voted 2

Aye

5) 24-00713 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Seventh Amendment to the Agreement with California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG/Wellpath) for the provision of Medical and Mental Health Services, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Seventh Amendment to the Agreement for Services with CFMG/Wellpath for healthcare services (medical and mental health services) at the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office jail facilities and only for medical services for Probation’s juvenile facilities, to extend these services from July 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, and increase the not to exceed amount by $13,232,153.75 for this nine-month contract extension period in a total amount not to exceed $88,767,268.35 for the contract term; and b) Determine that the above action is not a "Project" subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 4–0

Aye

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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How they voted 1

Aye

1) 24-00575 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Recommended Budget Hearings, as follows:Acting concurrently as the Board of Supervisors; the Board of Directors, Fire Protection District, Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District; Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District; Board of Directors, Water Agency; and other special districts under the supervision and control of the Board of Supervisors:a) Receive, consider, and file the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget, which includes the County's General Operating Budget as well as budgets of special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors;b) Approve final budget adjustments to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget;c) Adopt a Resolution entitled In the Matter of Adopting the Budget for FY 2024-2025; d) Approve budget adjustments, if any, as amended during Budget Hearings, to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget;e) Delegate authority to the Chair of the Board to execute single-year renewals of grants and contracts previously approved by the Board and included in the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget, where contract amounts are within 10% of previously contracted amounts;f) Receive the draft salary resolution, direct any specific changes made during the June 2024 budget hearings, and adopt that amended salary resolution to be effective June 24, 2024, which updates job classifications and department position allocations to include positions approved by the Board of Supervisors during the FY 2024-2025 Budget Hearings;g) Adopt position changes previously approved by the County Executive Officer during FY 2023-2024 under Board Resolution 99-486; andh) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above fiscal activities are not a project subject to CEQA.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

2024-06-04Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

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Aye

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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Aye

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

2024-05-03Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

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No

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

2024-04-10Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

2024-04-03Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

How they voted 5

Aye

Pledge of AllegiancePassed · 5–0

Aye

Approval of Administrative AgendaPassed · 5–0

Aye

A-27) 24-00262 Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff's Medical Grievance Oversight Coordinator 2020-2023 Annual Reports, as follows:a) Receive and file the Sheriff's annual medical grievance oversight reports for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; andb) Determine that the approval of the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b) (5), since the recommended action is a government administrative activity which does not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Passed · 5–0

Aye

1) 24-00010 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding reports on Pavement Impact Studies related to: Utility Cuts, Heavy Vehicles (Refuse Collection Trucks, Mass Transit/Bus, Fire Trucks and Construction Vehicles) and Consider Options for Pavement Impact Mitigation, as follows:a) Receive and file reports on Pavement Impact Studies on Roads related to utility cuts and heavy vehicles (refuse collection trucks, mass transit/bus, fire trucks and construction vehicles);b) Provide direction to Public Works staff on whether to pursue each of the following Pavement Impact cost recovery measures:i) Direct staff to implement a Pavement Cut Fee increase;ii) Direct staff to implement a new Heavy Construction Load Development Impact Fee; iii) Direct staff to work with Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division to investigate the feasibility of increasing the Solid Waste Program Fee to include compensation to the County for Heavy Load Road Impacts; iv) Direct staff to work with the County Executive Office to explore a budget expansion request or other options for offsetting costs of pavement impacts caused by Mass Transit/Bus and Fire Trucks; orc) Provide other direction, as appropriate; andd) Determine that the recommended action is not a Project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: WITHDRAWVote recorded · 2–0

Aye

2) 24-00187 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the amendment of County Code Chapter 28, for use of County Rights-of-Way for business purposes, as follows:a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 28-Roads, to allow permitting, regulation, and collection of fees for business operations encroaching on County road right-of-way;b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; andc) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda (Second Reading) to consider the adoption of an Ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 28, as follows: i) Approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 28-Roads, to allow permitting, regulation, and collection of fees for business operations encroaching in the County road right-of-way; andii) Determine that this action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO 4/23/2024Passed · 4–0

2024-03-12Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

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Aye

MotionPassed · 4–1

2024-03-05Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

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Aye

Roll CallPassed · 4–0

2024-03-05Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

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Aye

motion from Supervisor Hartman and second from Supervisor Nelson. Let's take a roll callPassed · 4–0

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Aye

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

How they voted 1

Aye

MotionPassed · 4–1

How they voted 1

Aye

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

How they voted 1

Aye

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

How they voted 1

Aye

A-13) 23-00842 Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Cannabis Business Licensing Fee Ordinance, as follows:a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Ordinance No. 5181, "An Ordinance Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee"; andb) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:i) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15168(c), these actions are within the scope of the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016) adequately describes this activity for the purposes of CEQA; andii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of substantial importance concerning the ordinance's significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3) apply.Passed · 4–1

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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

2023-07-19Special Meetingpresentdid not speak

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Aye

A-1) 23-00742 Consider recommendations regarding the 2023 Homekey Program Application, First District, as follows: a) Approve a no-interest loan to The Turner Foundation - Since 1958 (The Turner Foundation) in the amount of $90,000.00 from the First District, 990 Fund 0001 (Loan) for use as an earnest money deposit for the acquisition of that certain real property located at 2011 Oak Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Project) using Round 3 Homekey Program grant funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (Homekey Funding), which Loan is to be memorialized, and subject to terms and conditions set forth, in a Promissory Note (Promissory Note), and subject to immediate repayment in the event that (i) The Turner Foundation's application for such Homekey Funding is not granted by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, or (ii) The Turner Foundation fails to duly execute and record, as appropriate, loan documents approved by the Board of Supervisors memorializing a loan by the County to The Turner Foundation of Homekey matching funds, including a loan agreement, promissory note, deed of trust, and regulatory agreement (Homekey Matching Loan Documents) within 30 days of The Turner Foundation's application for such Homekey Funding being granted by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, and which Homekey Matching Loan Documents include the Loan as amended to be subject to the terms and conditions of such Homekey Matching Loan Documents; b) Find that the foregoing recommended action constitutes the financing or assisting in the financing of the acquisition of real property to be owned and operated by a nonprofit corporation to carry out a program deemed by the Board of Supervisors to be necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County pursuant to Government Code Section 26227; andc) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, finding that the proposed Project is to provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, and that the Project satisfies the requirements described more fully in Section 50675.1.4.Alternatively, that the Board of Supervisors:d) Approve a no-interest loan to The Turner Foundation - Since 1958 (The Turner Foundation) in the amount of $90,000.00 from the First District, 990 Fund 0001 (Loan) for use as an earnest money deposit for the acquisition of that certain real property located at 2011 Oak Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Project) using Round 3 Homekey Program grant funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (Homekey Funding), which Loan is to be memorialized, and subject to terms and conditions set forth, in a loan agreement and promissory note in forms approved by each of the Community Services Director, County Counsel, County Risk Management, and the County Auditor-Controller (Loan Documents). This Loan is subject to immediate repayment in the event that (i) The Turner Foundation's application for such Homekey Funding is not granted by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, or (ii) The Turner Foundation fails to duly execute such Loan Documents by August 18, 2023, and (iii) authorize the Community Services Director to execute such Loan Documents; e) Find that the foregoing recommended action constitutes the financing or assisting in the financing of the acquisition of real property to be owned and operated by a nonprofit corporation to carry out a program deemed by the Board of Supervisors to be necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County pursuant to Government Code Section 26227; andf) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, finding that the proposed Project is to provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, and that the Project satisfies the requirements described more fully in Section 50675.1.4.Passed · 4–0

How they voted 10

Aye

Approval of Minutes of the July 11, 2023 MeetingPassed · 4–0

Aye

Approval of Administrative AgendaPassed · 5–0

Aye

A-15) 23-00731 Consider recommendations regarding a Letter of Support Request for AB 779: Groundwater: Adjudication and AB 560: Sustainable Groundwater Management Act: Groundwater Adjudication, as follows:a) Approve a letter of support for AB 779 and authorize the Chair to sign the letter; b) Approve a letter of support for AB 560 and authorize the Chair to sign the letter; and c) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended action consists of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical damages in the environment.Passed · 3–2

Aye

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

Aye

A-37) 23-00700 Set a hearing to consider the Applicant appeal of the Planning Commission's April 26, 2023 denial of the Existing Oil Lines 901/903 Valve Upgrade Project Amendment and Coastal Development Permit, Case Nos. 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows:(Set a Hearing for August 22, 2023. Time estimate: 2 hours)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 of the February 2, 2023 Planning Commission Staff Report 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; orAlternatively, the Board could deny the appeal and deny the project by taking the following actions:a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00022;b) Make the required findings for denial of the appeal and 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 including CEQA findings; andd) Deny the Project, Case Nos. 23APL-00000-00022, 21AMD-00000-00009 and 22CDP-00000-00048.Passed · 4–0

Aye

1) 23-00592 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Cannabis Business Licensing Fee Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Ordinance 5181, "An Ordinance Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee";b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda to consider recommendations, as follows: i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5181, "An Ordinance Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee"; andii) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:1) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c), these actions are within the scope of the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016) adequately describes this activity for the purposes of CEQA; and2) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the Board on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of substantial importance concerning the ordinance's significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3) apply.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO 8/22/2023Passed · 5–0

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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

Aye

3) 23-00662 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Special Tax Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)a) Receive and file the Administration Reports summarizing the Proposed FY 2023-2024 Special Tax Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing); b) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan);c) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing);d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2023-2024 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list;e) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2023-2024 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; andf) 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: APPROVEPassed · 4–1

Aye

4) 23-00722 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Status Report on Criminal Justice Partners Improvement Efforts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Receive and file a report on criminal justice improvement efforts;b) Provide any direction, as appropriate; andc) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

Aye

5) 23-00726 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Behavioral Health Housing and Care Continuum Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Receive and file a presentation on housing and care continuum progress to serve individuals receiving specialty mental health and substance abuse recovery services within Santa Barbara County; andb) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, as 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

How they voted 1

Aye

A-9) 23-00642 Consider recommendations regarding the Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2026, as follows:a) Approve and adopt the Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan for FYs 2023-2026; andb) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Passed · 4–1

2023-06-20Regular Meetingabsentdid not speak

How they voted 2

No

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

Aye

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

How they voted 8

Aye

Approval of Administrative AgendaPassed · 4–0

Aye

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

Aye

1) 23-00303 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an extra help service and retirement waiver for the Public Health Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of retired County employee, Manuel Crisostomo, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Public Health Department before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to appoint retired employee Manuel Crisostomo as an Extra Help employee to assist with technical assistance for the incoming Public Health Lab Supervisor not to exceed 960 hours of annual service; andc) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under the 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: APPROVEPassed · 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

Aye

3) 23-00436 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ad Hoc Library Committee update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Receive and file an update on the work of the Ad Hoc Library Committee;b) Appoint Zone 5 Library Administrator to the Ad Hoc Library Committee;c) Provide staff direction regarding Ad Hoc Library Committee recommendations and next steps; andd) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 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: POLICYPassed · 4–1

Aye

4) 23-00217 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Laguna County Sanitation District Ordinance relative to service charges, connection charges, and trunk sewer fees and a Resolution relative to the collection of service charges on the tax roll; Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board the fixed charge report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;b) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and 4142 to change the annual service charge, connection charge, and the Dutard-Solomon, and Bradley-Solomon trunk sewer fees;c) Read title: "An Ordinance of the Laguna County Sanitation District Amending Ordinance No. 3130 Adopted November 19, 1979, Which Established Service Charges, Connection Charges, and Other Rules and Regulations as Amended by Ordinance No. 4142 Adopted December 9, 1993 Establishing Trunk Sewer Fees. This Amending Ordinance Changes the Annual Service Charge and Connection Charge for Single Family and Duplex Dwelling Units, Apartments, Condominiums, Trailer Spaces, Mobile Homes and Non-residential Development; and also Changes the Dutard-Solomon and Bradley-Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees," and waive reading of the Ordinance in full; d) Direct the Clerk to count and report the number of written protests and if no majority protest:i) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda for May 16, 2023 to consider recommendations, as follows:1) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and 4142 to change the annual service charge, connection charge, and the Dutard-Solomon and Bradley Solomon trunk sewer fees;2) Consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax roll; and3) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because they are modifications of service charges, connection charges, and trunk line fees for the purposes of meeting operating and capital expenses, as well as for meeting financial reserve needs required to maintain services within this existing service area, and the modifications in charges and fees are not for the construction of capital projects for the expansion of the service system and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis; ore) If majority protest, take no action and provide direction to staff.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

Aye

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

Aye

6) 23-00296 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding establishing benefit assessments for County Service Areas 3, 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)a) Receive and file Benefit Assessment Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District with the Clerk of the Board;b) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County Service Areas 3 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;c) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County Service Areas 31 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;d) Do not establish the benefit assessments (set to zero) in those portions of the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District authorized to do so for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; ande) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15273(a)(1),(2),(3) and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because they are for the establishment of benefit assessment rates for services provided by County Service Areas 3 and 31, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that revenues 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

How they voted 1

Aye

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

How they voted 3

Aye

Approval of Minutes of the March 7, 2023 MeetingPassed · 5–0

Aye

Approval of Administrative AgendaPassed · 5–0

Aye

2) 23-00246 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Roads Fiscal Review and Long-term Funding Options, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Receive and file a report on the fiscal status of Roads Operations Fund 0015;b) Approve three staff-recommended long-term funding measures, including establishing a budget policy related to Measure A funding, increasing general fund contribution in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Recommended Budget to cover liability insurance rate increases, and returning to the Board for consideration of permit fee increases;c) Provide other direction as appropriate; andd) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

2023-03-07Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak

How they voted 6

Aye

Approval of Minutes of the December 13, 2022 MeetingPassed · 5–0

Aye

Approval of Administrative AgendaPassed · 5–0

Aye

A-10) 23-00020 Consider recommendations regarding the Circumstances of the Existing State of Emergency, as follows:a) Reconsider the circumstances of the existing state of emergency; b) Consider whether state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; c) Find that the Board of Supervisors has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency, and that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing; andd) Direct staff to notice and hold hearings as remote hearings consistent with Government Code Section 54953(e)(3).Passed · 4–0

Aye

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

Aye

2) 23-00041 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow Five Year Recovery Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Receive and file a video presentation and report from staff on the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow Five Year Recovery Update; and b) Determine that the proposed actions are administrative activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project, and are therefore not a project as defined by State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15378 (b)(5).COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 5–0

Aye

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

2022-12-21Meetingpresentno recording yet · from the board’s roll call

How they voted 10

Aye

A-52) 22-01107 Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Suzanne Grimmesey of the Behavioral Wellness Department as the December 2022 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.Passed · 5–0

Aye

1) 22-01125 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Make the required findings for approval of the proposed general plan amendment, Case No. 22GPA-00000-00004, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;b) Find that the proposed general plan amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and the Notice of Exemption; andc) Adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed general plan amendment, Case No. 22GPA-00000-00004, amending the DUC Policies, Land Use Definition of DUC, and DUC section of the Appendix of the Land Use Element of the County Comprehensive Plan.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1

Aye

1) 22-01125 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (DUC) Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Make the required findings for approval of the proposed general plan amendment, Case No. 22GPA-00000-00004, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;b) Find that the proposed general plan amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and the Notice of Exemption; andc) Adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed general plan amendment, Case No. 22GPA-00000-00004, amending the DUC Policies, Land Use Definition of DUC, and DUC section of the Appendix of the Land Use Element of the County Comprehensive Plan.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

Aye

2) 22-01127 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Summerland Citizen's Association Appeal, Case No. 22APL-000000-00022, of the Planning Commission Approval of the Fuel Depot/The Point Signs Project, Case Nos. 21SCC-00000-00006 and 21BAR-00000-00146, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.)a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00022; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15311 (Accessory Structures);d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, subject to the conditions of approval; and e) Grant de novo Preliminary and Final design approval of Case No. 22BAR-00000-00062.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

Aye

2) 22-01127 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Summerland Citizen's Association Appeal, Case No. 22APL-000000-00022, of the Planning Commission Approval of the Fuel Depot/The Point Signs Project, Case Nos. 21SCC-00000-00006 and 21BAR-00000-00146, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.)a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00022; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15311 (Accessory Structures);d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 21SCC-00000-00006, subject to the conditions of approval; and e) Grant de novo Preliminary and Final design approval of Case No. 22BAR-00000-00062.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

Aye

12:00 P.M. ..... Recess to Closed SessionPassed · 5–0

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3) 22-01129 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Applicant Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Ceres Farms Mixed-Light Cannabis Cultivation Project, Case Nos. 22APL-000000-00028 and 19CDP-00000-00015, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) In order to grant the appeal and approve the Project, take the following actions:a) Grant the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00028;b) Make the required findings for approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, (Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Letter, dated December 1, 2022) including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;c) Determine that the previously certified Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (17EIR-00000-00003) is adequate and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections Section 15162 and 15168(c)(2) (Attachments 3 and 4 of the Memo dated December 12, 2022); andd) Grant de novo approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 2 of the Memo dated December 12, 2022).; orAlternatively, in order to deny the appeal and approve the Project, take the following actions:a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00028;b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, including CEQA findings;c) Determine that the previously certified PEIR (17EIR-00000-00003) is adequate and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections Section 15162 and 15168(c)(2); andd) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval, including Condition No. 37 (Odor Abatement Plan Revision), as conditioned by the Planning Commission.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 1–0

Aye

3) 22-01129 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Applicant Appeal of the Planning Commission Approval of the Ceres Farms Mixed-Light Cannabis Cultivation Project, Case Nos. 22APL-000000-00028 and 19CDP-00000-00015, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) In order to grant the appeal and approve the Project, take the following actions:a) Grant the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00028;b) Make the required findings for approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, (Attachment 1 of the Board Agenda Letter, dated December 1, 2022) including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;c) Determine that the previously certified Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (17EIR-00000-00003) is adequate and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections Section 15162 and 15168(c)(2) (Attachments 3 and 4 of the Memo dated December 12, 2022); andd) Grant de novo approval of the modified Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 2 of the Memo dated December 12, 2022).; orAlternatively, in order to deny the appeal and approve the Project, take the following actions:a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 22APL-00000-00028;b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, including CEQA findings;c) Determine that the previously certified PEIR (17EIR-00000-00003) is adequate and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections Section 15162 and 15168(c)(2); andd) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case No. 19CDP-00000-00015, subject to the conditions of approval, including Condition No. 37 (Odor Abatement Plan Revision), as conditioned by the Planning Commission.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

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4) 22-01124 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Budget Development Report and Proposed Policies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Receive and file the FY 2023-2024 Budget Development Report that includes a five-year forecast of major budgetary components for the General Fund and other major funds; b) Adopt the FY 2023-2024 Budget Development Policies;c) Provide staff with any preliminary direction on Board priorities for FY 2023-2024, as appropriate; andd) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 that the above activity is not a project under CEQA.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0

Aye

Adjourn toTuesday, January 10, 2023Passed · 5–0

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1) 22-01088 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding proposed Countywide Fee Adjustments for Santa Barbara County Parks and Services, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)a) Adopt a Resolution that adjusts County Parks' fees for special events, aquatic programs, camping fees, and establishes new fees; andb) Determine that the above-recommended actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1), (2), and (4) since CEQA does not apply to the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of: (1) Meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, (2) Purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, and (3) Obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1