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Board of Supervisors — 2018-01-09

Board of Supervisors — 2018-01-09January 9, 2018

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MeetingRegular Meeting
Date📅 January 9, 2018

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At a glance

Contract Amendment (Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project)

  • Public comment requested a deferral to allow for review of objections.
  • Staff clarified the item is a legislative act overlapping with Item D6.
  • The Board voted to continue the item to January 30, 2018, to align with Item D6.

Stepping Up Initiative Governing Board

  • The Sheriff’s Department requested a continuance to coordinate with the Stepping Up group.
  • The Board discussed the timing relative to other scheduled meetings.
  • The item was continued to January 23, 2018.

Appointment to Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee (HLAC)

  • The Board discussed the appointment of Jessica Tade to the HLAC.
  • The appointment could not proceed immediately due to statutory notice requirements under the MADI Act.
  • The item was excluded from the general approval of the administrative agenda and remains pending.

Proclamation of Storm Emergency

  • The County Executive Office presented a proclamation to ratify the emergency declared due to severe flooding.
  • A public speaker requested the Board also ask the Governor to declare a state of emergency.
  • The Board approved the proclamation ratifying the emergency and requesting the Governor's declaration.

Appointments to the Board of Retirement

  • An ad hoc committee recommended appointing Trent Benedetti to Seat 4 and Ted Sten to Seat 9.
  • The Board discussed the statutory definitions of the seats and the recruitment process.
  • The Board appointed both candidates to three-year terms ending December 31, 2020.

Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project (Reaches 2B, Phase 2 and 3)

  • A property owner objected to the proceeding and requested a continuance to review documents.
  • Staff confirmed a request for a continuance of at least two weeks.
  • The Board linked this item with Item A21 and continued it to January 30, 2018.

Rescheduling of Departmental Items D2 through D5

  • The Board discussed rescheduling these items due to the ongoing emergency and scheduling conflicts.
  • Supervisor Adams suggested a date that allowed for broader participation and avoided conflicts.
  • The items were continued to Friday, January 12, 2018.

Next Meeting Date

  • The Board selected a date that accommodated the rescheduled items and emergency constraints.
  • The next regular meeting was set for Friday, January 12, 2018, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Closed Session

  • The Board discussed existing litigation matters and labor negotiations.
  • No reportable actions were taken during the session.

Full summary

Administrative Agenda

  • Approval of Minutes
  • Discussion: The Board considered approving the minutes from December 12, 2017, December 14, 2017, December 21, 2017, and January 23, 2018.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes.
  • Outcome: The motion passed.
  • Item A21: Contract Amendment (Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project)
  • Discussion: Public comment was received regarding the item, including a request to defer the decision to allow for review of objections. Staff noted that the item is a legislative act rather than quasi-judicial and that it overlaps with Item D6. A request was made to continue the item to a date certain to align with Item D6.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to continue Item A21 to January 30, 2018.
  • Outcome: The motion passed.
  • Item A28: Stepping Up Initiative Governing Board
  • Discussion: The Sheriff’s Department requested a continuance to coordinate with the Stepping Up group. The Board discussed the timing relative to other meetings.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to continue Item A28 to January 23, 2018.
  • Outcome: The motion passed.
  • Item A39: Appointment to Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee (HLAC)
  • Discussion: The Board discussed the appointment of Jessica Tade to the HLAC. It was noted that the appointment could not proceed immediately due to statutory notice requirements under the MADI Act, which had not yet run its course for this vacancy.
  • Action: The item was excluded from the general approval of the administrative agenda.
  • Outcome: The item was not approved at this time.
  • Item A39 (Correction/Clarification based on transcript flow): Note: The transcript indicates Item A39 was the HLAC appointment and Item A21 was the contract. The Board voted to approve the administrative agenda except for items A39 and A21.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to approve the remaining administrative agenda items, excluding A21 and A39.
  • Outcome: The motion passed.
  • Item A39 (HLAC Appointment) - Continued Action:
  • Discussion: Following the exclusion from the general vote, the Board addressed the specific status of the HLAC appointment. Due to the MADI Act notice period, the appointment could not be finalized immediately.
  • Action: The item was effectively continued or held pending the statutory timeframe, consistent with the exclusion from the general approval. (Note: The transcript shows the Board moving to the next agenda item after excluding A39 and A21 from the general approval, implying it remains pending or is handled separately, but no specific "continue to date" vote is explicitly recorded for A39 alone in the same manner as A21/A28. However, later in the transcript, the Board discusses rescheduling items. The specific vote for A39 is not explicitly detailed as a separate "continue" motion in the provided text segments, but it was excluded from the general approval.)

Ex-Agenda Item

  • Proclamation of Storm Emergency
  • Discussion: The County Executive Office presented a proclamation to ratify the emergency declared the previous day due to severe flooding and debris flows. The CEO reported on rescue efforts, fatalities, and infrastructure damage. A public speaker requested that the Board also request the Governor to declare a state of emergency.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to accept the item onto the agenda and allow public comment. This motion passed. Subsequently, a motion was made and seconded to approve the proclamation ratifying the emergency and requesting the Governor to declare a state of emergency for Santa Barbara County.
  • Outcome: The motion to approve the proclamation passed.

Departmental Agenda

  • Item D1: Appointments to the Board of Retirement
  • Discussion: The Board considered appointments to fill two vacant seats (Seat 4 and Seat 9) on the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System board. An ad hoc committee recommended appointing Mr. Trent Benedetti to Seat 4 and Mr. Ted Sten to Seat 9. The Board discussed the statutory definitions of the seats and the recruitment process.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to appoint Mr. Ted Sten to Seat 9 and Mr. Trent Benedetti to Seat 4, both for three-year terms ending December 31, 2020.
  • Outcome: The motion passed.
  • Item D6: Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project (Reaches 2B, Phase 2 and 3)
  • Discussion: This item involved fee acquisitions related to De La Vina Holdings LLC. Public comment was received from a property owner objecting to the proceeding and requesting a continuance to review documents and objections. Staff confirmed a request for a continuance of at least two weeks. The Board linked this item with Item A21 for scheduling purposes.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to continue Item D6 to January 30, 2018.
  • Outcome: The motion passed.
  • Items D2 through D5
  • Discussion: The Board discussed rescheduling these items due to the ongoing emergency and scheduling conflicts. Supervisor Adams suggested moving them to a date that allowed for broader participation and avoided conflicts with other county business. The Board considered January 12, 2018, as a suitable date.
  • Action: A motion was made and seconded to continue Items D2 through D5 to Friday, January 12, 2018.
  • Outcome: The motion passed.

Next Meeting Date

  • Discussion: The Board discussed the date for the next regular meeting. Due to the emergency and scheduling constraints, the Board selected a date that allowed for the rescheduled items to be heard.
  • Action: The Board set the next meeting for Friday, January 12, 2018, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Planning Commission hearing room.
  • Outcome: The date was established.

Closed Session

  • Discussion: The Board entered closed session to discuss existing litigation matters (Flood Control District v. Funk Youth Zone Hostel; Villalpando v. County of Santa Barbara) and labor negotiations.
  • Action: The Board reported out from closed session.
  • Outcome: No reportable actions were taken.