Board of Supervisors — 2019-05-07

Thank you. Alright.

It might be a good thing. Yes, she's always she's the nice one. Oh it'll work out. All right, good morning. I'd like to call this meeting of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors to order for May the 7th. Madam Clerk can I get a roll call please?

Mr. Hart? Here. Ms. Hartman? Here. Mr. Adam? Here Mr. Williams? Here Mr. Lavanino?

Can I get a motion to approve the minutes of our April 9th meeting?

Second.

All those in favor? Aye. Passes unanimously. Can I get a motion to approve the minutes of our budget workshops of April 15, 17 and 19? Motion to approve.

Second.

Motion's been made and seconded all those in favor? Aye. Any opposed passes unanimously do we happen have a CEO's report this morning

We do, Chair Lavaneen and Supervisors. I just want to do a quick mention to recognize and congratulate our Public Defender's Office. They were recognized last week by the Women's Fund of Santa Barbara with a small grant of $65,000. It's a very competitive grant process so they are very happy to receive it. They were recognized for their program which as you know embeds a licensed clinical advocate to work with public defender to conduct assessments and Very good.

And unfortunately, we have to begin our meeting this morning with a little bit of a somber start. And it's with sadness that Santa Barbara County officials learned of the sudden passing of long-time county treasurer tax collector Gary Faramisco on April 26, 2019. Mr. Faramisco's career with the county began in 1982 when he was hired as the assistant treasurer He was first elected as the Tax Collector and Public Administrator of Santa Barbara County in 1985, upon which he was re-elected to serve a total of 18 years.

For part of his tenure with the county, Mr. Faramisco also served as the administrator of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System and oversaw investment management for SPSRS. Harry Hagan who currently serves as the Treasurer Tax Collector said Gary Faramisco is one of the most ethical, intelligent, and hardworking public servants I've ever had the honor But my fondest memories of Gary will always be how kind, generous and funny he was. We lost an exceptional man with his passing.

Mr. Faramisco was a life member of the County Treasurer Tax Collectors Association. He served as an officer and board member of SB CSRS and had affiliations with the Public Administrator and Conservators Association in Veteran Service Officers. He served as a volunteer, member, and on the Board of Directors for various non-profit and other associations. In addition, he proudly served as the United States Coast Guard Reserve for 28 years and was a retired Master Chief Yeoman Personnel Administration.

According to Mr. Ferramisco's family, Gary's huge smile, hearty laugh, warm heart, profound wisdom and generous spirit will be dearly missed by family and friends. The Board of Supervisors and county staff send thoughts and deepest sympathies to the Ferramisco family at this time. Services have already been held but if you would join me in the moment of silence in memory of Gary.

All right, thank you very much. We'll now move on to our resolutions to be presented this morning. If I can get a motion to approve items A1 through A7? So

moved. Second.

Moved and seconded. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? All right they passed unanimously we'll move on to A1

Chair Lavinino, members of the board. Administrative item number one is from Supervisor Williams. It is to adopt a resolution recognizing the week of May 5th 2019 through May 13th 2019 as National Correctional Officers Week in Santa Barbara County and if I can have our undersheriff and any custody staff to join him at the podium please? Whereas the week of May 5th through May 13th represents a period of time where correctional officers across the United States are recognized for their service and dedication to their local communities. And whereas custody operations at the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office, consisting of the main jail, medium security facility, administration, contracts management programs, classification and transportation unit are highly regarded professionals working in Concert with other local criminal justice and public safety entities.

And whereas 46 years ago, the sheriff's office and this board recognized the need to create a sheriff's correction officer rank structure that would best serve the duties of our correctional officer specifically trained in the unique needs of a detention facility responsible for the housing security and transportation of all inmates incarcerated in Santa Barbara County. And whereas, correctional officers reporting for duty ready for their challenges of an ever increasing overcrowded jail system are faced with danger in their work environment on a 24-7 basis. All the while maintaining order, security and preserving the care, custody and dignity of those individuals charged to their care.

Whereas the citizens of Santa Barbara County can rest assured that these men and women are dedicated to their service and perform their duties in a professional and ethical manner while displaying integrity, courage, and fairness. Thus ensuring the safety of the community, their fellow officers, and incarcerated individuals. Now therefore be it hereby ordered and resolved that this Board of Supervisors recognizes the week of May 5th through the 11th 2019 as National Correctional Officers Week And takes this opportunity to thank the men and women of the Sheriff's Office who have chosen this field of corrections as their service to our community, passed and adopted today.

Good morning, Chair Lavagnino and Board. I'm Under Sheriff Saul Lindver and very proud to represent our custody staff. This week is National Correctional Officers Week and we honor and thank all of our hardworking custody staff. Corrections is a difficult business. Our custody staff deals with some trying customers who can be dishonest, defiant, disrespectful, and on some occasions physically aggressive toward each other and staff.

We are proud to say that this behavior is consistently met with self-discipline, compassion and courage. The demeanor, behavior and attitudes that our custody staff model to our inmates has a profound positive and even inspirational impact. Our custody staff touches the lives of more than 12,000 people annually. The challenges are many and they do their job with dedication and professionalism.

As President Ronald Reagan said, no group of Americans has a more difficult or less publicly visible job than the brave men and women who work in our correctional facilities. On behalf of Sheriff Brown and all the members of the sheriff's office I thank you for recognizing this very committed distinctive group of professionals. I would like to add that if someone listening or watching is interested in a rewarding career with the challenge to make a positive difference in a person's life and their community we're hiring.

Thank you very much.

Good Saul, because if you weren't going to say it I was going to. And I just want to give a special dedication to the favorite correctional officer in my life, a man named Mike Stevenson who still comes to the facility. He is one of your retirees. When I was a teenager growing up in Ivy, I didn't necessarily have the most positive conception A law enforcement officer was, but then Mike took me in when I was in 10th grade to live. His son was a good friend of mine and is still a good friend of mine.

And I saw the hard work he put in. I saw the hours he put in. I saw the psychological struggles and toll that it could sometimes put on a person and on a family. And man, it made me completely change my mind about law enforcement and about the work that your men and women do. Thank

you. And I would just say on behalf of the rest of the board members we really do appreciate the job that you do and we do know it's probably the toughest job in the county. I've had a brother-in-law that served up at CMC, and I know the psychological and physical toll it takes on a person. So he mentioned that when you are the guard, you are actually also basically serving time there so it's very difficult. So we do appreciate all the work that you do and we thank you.

All right, that takes us to item A2.

Chair Lavinino and members of the board, administrative item number two is from Supervisor Williams and Supervisor Hart. It is to adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of May 2019 as Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara County. And if I can have Sharon Byrne to the podium please?

And Alice Cleghorn? I'm sorry, I just texted with her and she is indisposed and not able to make it this morning so I will stand in. I'll go ahead and read the resolution.

Whereas the US Surgeon General has found that one in every five Americans experiencing a mental disorder in any given year, and half of all Americans at some point in their lives. And that those experiencing mental illness are far more common than cancer, diabetes, heart disease or arthritis and are real treatable diseases that can affect anyone regardless of age. Whereas the Santa Barbara County Mental Health Commission supports proactive community collaborations to maximize the mental health of all people.

With effective treatment, individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full productive lives. And whereas the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Health Steering Committee has adopted vision and guiding principles which represent the core characteristics and service principles for the system and are included in all system planning activities and service. And whereas the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is deploying change agents at all levels of clinical operations and administration to advance system change. And whereas the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness is developing commitments from all system partners reflecting the system framework for culturally. Competent, accessible, integrated, continuous and comprehensive system of care in which any door is the right door for those with a combination of substance abuse and mental illness issues.

Now therefore be it resolved in order that this Board of Supervisors hereby proclaim the month of May 2018 as Mental Health Month and calls upon all Santa Barbara County citizens to fight stigma associated with mental illness and reaffirm a commitment to supporting the mental health of all people in Santa Barbara County past and adopted today.

Thank you so much for this resolution. I did want to take the opportunity to say how grateful I am for the support of all members of the board with our work. There's been a heightened attention to our issues, Locally and across the state, we're very pleased that we're able to do as much as we're able to do right now with the new sources of funding that have come from the state level. And from the local resources that have been provided to us.

And I did want to mention that we will have a number of different May is Mental Health Month activities this Including on the 21st, right after your board meeting across the street in the Sunken Gardens. We'll be screening an important movie on rights of folks with mental illness called 55 Steps. The movie will start when it gets dark outside but we'll be having activities on May 21st beginning at 5 or 6 PM so we hope to see you there. Thank you.

Takes us to item A3.

Chair Lavinino, members of the Board, Administrative Item Number 3 is from Supervisor Hart. It is to adopt a resolution of accommodation honoring Toni Lorien upon her retirement from the Office of County Counsel after over 28 years of service to the county of Santa Barbara. If we can have Toni to the podium? Whereas on March 29th 2019 Senior Deputy County Counsel Toni Lorien retired after more than 28 years of faithful and caring service to the county of Santa Barbara And whereas Ms. Lauriam found her professional calling in the noble work of child welfare services, and for two decades worked tirelessly alongside the county's dedicated CWS social workers to protect a generation of vulnerable children.

Whereas conservative estimates are that Miss Lauriam prepared for and conducted more than 1,000 juvenile court hearings, and filed more than 100 briefs in the California Court of Appeal. But her Minnesota modesty would prevent her from telling you that she won more than 90% of those appeals. And whereas, in addition to her regular work, Ms. Laurian has given generous amounts of her time to colleagues and clients as a calm and trusted mentor, trainer, and role model. And even now in retirement is helping to provide a smooth transition for his successor.

And whereas many institutions have a poet laureate but only Santa Barbara County has a Poet Laurian And her forthcoming freedom in retirement promises volumes of verses as well as travel in search of her Norwegian roots and a long-awaited freedom with her husband Ned, mother Patricia and furry family members Chico and Willow. Now therefore it hereby ordered and resolved that this Board of Supervisors commends Toni Lorien for her faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County, congratulates her upon her retirement from county service, and wishes her and her family many years of good health and happiness passed and adopted today.

So to avoid a lawyer joke here, we choreographed ahead of time and won't wrestle for the microphone. Thank you to the Board of Supervisors for recognizing Senior Deputy County Counsel Tony Laurean's more than 28 years of service to Santa Barbara County. Thank you to Tony's colleagues including those from Department of Social Services both those who are with us here today and those who are in or en route court for one of the three Child Welfare Service calendars.

Thank you to Tony and her husband Ned who is with us in the audience You get a wave out there. Tony worked her cases. She is respected and liked by her colleagues and clients Her work helped to protect Santa Barbara County's most vulnerable children Going back to being both respected and liked Having both of those is not always the case for people in general and for attorneys in particular So I recognize it here as part of Tony's career success Tony thank you for your hard work and results and best wishes in your transition to the next chapter This is your chance to have the last word.

Boy, that never happens for attorneys. We're always juggling for the last word. So thank you to the Board of Supervisors for the very nice resolution. I want to say that one of the things I most remember is that I started the day before the Painted Cave fire, so it's been a memorable journey starting with that occasion and Had, I don't know if a wonderful time is a good way for an attorney to phrase it. But I have very much enjoyed my career. I want to thank my boss Michael Gazzone, the other administrators Rachel Van Molen and my direct supervisor Marty McKenzie, my colleagues former and current. My co-workers, especially my administrative assistant of 17 years, Marlene Van Den Heuvel.

My husband Ned, my dogs of course. And I want to say a direct shout out to my wonderful clients, the social workers. A number of them are here for Foster Care Awareness Month. But they are the most hardworking people who deal with the most, well I know you mentioned custody deputies too but they deal with very difficult situations. With families and children who are the most vulnerable population in the county.

I've enjoyed immensely my 20 years of working for child welfare services. Before that, I did have the opportunity to work with Gary Faramiska who you mentioned. Doing probate and mental health conservatorship cases, and he was everything that you stated in your opening remarks. I would not trade my career with social services for anything the work was challenging Difficult it was like juggling cert files as they went the situations were Difficult, sometimes heart rendering. But I always said the goal of the systems including my wonderful clients and coworkers was to make the lives of children better one child at a time. Thank you.

Thank you for that. I can see why you want all your cases now, you know? All right, Jacqueline next item.

Chair Lavinino, members of the board, Administrative Item number four is from Supervisor Hartman and it's to adopt a resolution recognizing the month of May 2019 as National Foster Care Month in Santa Barbara County and if I can have the Koroshek family to the podium. Whereas on any given day in Santa Barbara County there are approximately 350 children and youth in foster care who need love, support and guidance so they can thrive and develop to their fullest potential.

And whereas our children and youth in foster care are separated from their homes through no fault of their own and deserve to live in nurturing and safe family environments that provide a sense of belonging and compassion that will help these children and youth overcome the effects of trauma neglect on their own growth and future development. And whereas, due to families and other heroes in our community working together to ensure our children and youth in foster care receive the care and nurturing they deserve so that they can overcome the effects of abuse and neglect. And prepare to reunify with their parents, transition to a permanent plan or self-sufficiency.

And whereas there are numerous individuals and organizations who work to increase public awareness of the enduring and valuable contributions of foster parents. I recognize that the foster care system is only as good as the people who generously choose to be a part of it. And whereas, the ongoing combined and heroic efforts of resource families, mentors, advocates, social workers, volunteers and other members of the community of Santa Barbara County steadfastly come forward on behalf of the most vulnerable members of our society so that our children and youth in care are able to face life's challenges without feeling alone or isolated. Now, therefore be it hereby ordered and resolved that in recognition of the role of resource families in providing loving and safe homes for our children and youth in foster care, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara recognizes May 2019 as National Foster Care Month passed and adopted today.

All right, good morning board. I am Amy Krueger, Deputy Director of Adult and Children's Services with the Department of Social Services. We have the pleasure of honoring Frank and Adrienne Koroshek today as well as their daughter Eloisa. And also present are members of the Resource Family Association Student Support Team also known as RFAST. We have the club president Jackie Moreno as well as the club vice president Alex Guadagno.

The Korosheks first became a resource family back in 2005 in Los Angeles County. And they transferred to our county, Santa Barbara, in 2014. During that time they have fostered 13 children and two of which they adopted. They are exceptional foster parents in that they embrace the concept of fostering not just the child but the whole family. As an expression of that, they've been able to support children in their home as they transition to other adoptive families. They have also been able to help support reunification for children in their care with their families of origin and maintain relationship with them even after they left the child welfare system and become part of their enduring support network.

And in addition to that, Frank who is a English teacher at San Marcos High School has started the Resource Family Association Student Support Team. He started this program in order to expose youth in high school to the needs of our vulnerable children and families in the foster care system. And because of that over 100 students at San Marcos High have learned about and had the opportunity to contribute to the foster care system.

And part of the activities that they coordinate are organizing and providing childcare to resource families, doing events such as clothing drives and closets for children in foster care. And they've also started a monthly speaker series that brings human services professionals to come and speak and to help educate students about the needs of children and families.

So their commitment to helping nurture a passion for service and the awareness of children and families in our community is truly inspirational. And again, why we are recognizing them today and while they were overwhelmingly nominated to be the family that we wanted to recognize here. So I'm going to let Frank say a few words. Thank you on behalf of the department.

Well thank you, this is such an honor and there are just two things I wanted to highlight. First of all that my wife and I as we entered this journey 13 years ago, I think we approached with a lot of fear what could happen, you know? And there were a lot of questions that family members would ask us and I would say that over this 13 year journey when we thought we were saving kids. I think the kids saved us, you know? So and my daughter stands here as a testament to things I've learned from her and each child that we brought in, I think has brought us to the point where we realized it's not about fostering to the child. It's about fostering to the whole family. And so we walk alongside these families and we love and care for each one of them.

And to see our family grow with an extended family and an occasional fourth child that's We have one coming tomorrow to give the family a break and so we can love on this child. And there's a lot of joy that comes with that, and it's a lot of hard things too but we're caring for people not just the child but the whole family. And I hope that we can continue that partnership between foster families in between these families that need support. And it's not like a hostile relationship is a partnership. The second thing was, These two students, come on up here. Jackie was a freshman I wasn't even her teacher I was her sister's teacher and she came in at the time where we just started this idea like how well the student said you look tired and we want to you know what can we do to help you know foster youth etc because I tell them my stories and so we came up with this idea to start this club where we would first provide Support for foster families from you know doing parents night out.

Give them a date night where they can or do laundry night or just sit on a bench and look at each other because we're so tired kind of night, and so we would do this monthly thing and it's grown to be quite large where we have 100 kids each year who are signed up for this club. We just had an event on Friday and will be providing child care at the Wellness Resource Family Appreciation Day on the 19th up in Buelton.

But what I think they know We wanted to provide childcare for the parents to give them respite, but I also wanted to imprint upon their lives needs in their community and to watch them just kind of. I mean this is a club that students sometimes don't even really bother to get community service hours they just show up to be there to play with the kids and always tell me oh it's so fun because you're just playing with kids and the kids see these two especially And they run up and they can't wait to be with them. And a lot of our parents keep coming to our events just because the kids want to see the students, you know? And I'll let them speak about their experiences a little bit not to put too much pressure on you as I'm having to say goodbye to them as they're going off to college and we're in our last month together but I know they're gonna do some great things and I can't wait to hear their story

I would just like to say that being a part of this program has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. And I've learned many valuable lessons from the strong and resilient foster youth that I've met, and along with the hardworking and dedicated supporters of the foster youth. So I definitely plan on continuing with my journey and definitely also consider adopting myself in the future.

All right. I'd like to say that at the very basis of this club, it's about connecting with people and providing support for such an important community as well as serving as a positive role model for children. And I can't say how much I've learned about community and family from the children we get to work with and the families who get to work with. And hopefully one day I'll get to become a foster parent myself. So thank you so much.

Awesome. Greg Levin walked in and everybody stood up and started clapping. And he was like, hey this is interesting. Okay we're gonna go to item A5.

Chair Lavinino, members of the board. Administrative item number five is from Supervisor Lavinino it is to adopt a resolution of accommodation honoring the Santa Barbara Adult Protection Services Unit as the May 2019 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County and if I can have Olga Zermeno Jamie Green Angelica Salazar-Flores Sheila Montemayor and Judith Sotelo to the podium Whereas the Santa Barbara Adult Protective Services Unit are recognized for their ongoing dedication to protecting vulnerable adults in our community who fall prey to abuse and neglect, and their tireless efforts to provide excellence in public service by ensuring those they serve are treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism regardless of the circumstances they face.

And whereas the Santa Barbara Adult Protective Services Unit social workers have over 40 years of combined public service in Santa Barbara County and investigated over 1,300 allegations of abuse and neglect in 2018. And whereas in 2018 the Santa Barbara Adult Protective Services provided emergency support services to the community local shelters and impacted individuals during the Thomas Fire 19 debris flow and subsequent mandatory evacuations And whereas the Santa Barbara Adult Protective Services Unit has demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration with other county departments and within the community in meeting the ongoing needs of our vulnerable population.

And whereas, the Adult Protective Services Unit exemplifies a commitment to professional ethics and standards that is reflective of the entire Countywide Adult Services Division within the Department of Social Services. Now, therefore be it hereby ordered and resolved that this Board of Supervisors recognizes the Santa Barbara Adult Protective Services Unit as the Employees of the Month for May 2018. Passed and adopted today.

Good morning again, Amy Krueger. A few words about another one of the groups I think that could be considered for one of the toughest jobs in the county are Adult Protective Services Unit in Santa Barbara region. So every day, our APS staff are responsible for investigating situations involving elders and dependent adults who are potentially victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. They respond 24-7 to assess reports to provide supportive services and linkages to county and community resources. And they work with individuals and families to provide a safety net overall for our most vulnerable adult older independent adults. In addition, they serve alongside community organizations and advocacy groups to help educate our community about elder abuse prevention and identification.

And how to support a person's right to dignity, self-determination, and to live in the least restrictive environment possible. Our APS team is also responsible for identifying and tracking vulnerable adults in our community, and are often the initial responders during weather related emergencies or community or natural disasters. And following the Thomas fire and the 1-9 debris flow, our staff were activated for every evacuation to account for and assess the needs of the vulnerable adults that were impacted in our community.

This type of work is very difficult. It takes a special person to do this job, and they consistently handle the most complex and sensitive situations with compassion, patience, and professionalism. They collaborate with other county agencies, community organizations, and service providers every day in order to improve the outcomes of those adults that they serve. So today we're recognizing them for their everyday heroics, as well as their role in ensuring that our vulnerable adults have a lifeline and have the support they need in times of crisis. So thank you so much for recognizing them. We appreciate your support.

All right. A six.

Chair Lavinino and members of the board, administrative item number six is from Supervisor Lavinino is to adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of May 2019 as Water Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. And if I can have Frey Crease, Tyrone Le Fay and Kalani Durham to the podium? Whereas water is California's most precious resource and our quality of life and economic well-being depend on the efficient and prudent management of water resources. And whereas on May 9th, 2016 the Governor of California signed Executive Order B-3716 making water conservation a California way of life bolstering California's drought resilience and preparedness by establishing longer term water conservation measures. And whereas on May 17 2018 the California Legislature passed two bills Senate Bill 606 and Assembly Bill 1668 that together implement executive order B-3716 by directing a transition from temporary emergency water restrictions to permanent long-term improvements in water use.

And whereas, on March 19th 2019 the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors terminated the proclamation of local emergency caused by drought conditions that have been ratified since January 21st 2014 while acknowledging recurring droughts in Santa Barbara County are more likely with the impacts of climate change and whereas on March 19th 2019 Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors further determined that a prolonged water supply shortage still exists within Santa Barbara County And urges all residents throughout the county to continue conserving water now and into the future.

And whereas, despite receiving above average rainfall this winter and significant increases in surface reservoir storage, continued vigilance of our water supplies remains a priority following the driest consecutive seven years on record in Santa Barbara County. And whereas, the County of Santa Barbara through the Public Works Department is working cooperatively to conserve and protect our valuable water resources with water purveyors throughout the county and facilitate the securing of additional long-term supplies. And whereas this cooperative effort was established decades ago because the efficient use of our local water resources is always a priority Not just in times of drought and water shortage. Now therefore, be it hereby ordered and resolved that this County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors State of California proclaims May 2019 as Water Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.

And urges all residents to learn more about their precious water resources and the importance of wise water use. And to join in supporting local water agencies and organizations in their efforts to be water-wise in Santa Barbara County passed and adopted today.

Chair Lavinino, members of the board. My name is Fray Crease, Santa Barbara County Water Agency Manager. While we received much-needed above average rainfall this winter, which resulted in a noticeably fuller Kachuma Lake, following seven years of historic drought we are still experiencing the cumulative impacts of the drought on our water supplies. Realistically it will take several more years of productive winters to keep reservoir storage up, allow the groundwater basins to recover and repay certain supplemental water debts for our water supplies to fully recover.

This is why it remains important for all of us to continue to use our water supplies efficiently and for water conservation to become a part of our lifestyles, rain or shine. For more information on our water supplies and ways we can all conserve water, I invite everyone to visit the Water Awareness Month display in the lobby here and at the Better Avia Center in Santa Maria.

At the display here today, we will be showing the winning videos from our recent high school video contest, a successful and popular program that's celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. This year's theme for the contest was A Day In The Life Of A Water Saver. I'd also like to recognize our water conservation team, Tyrone Le Fay and Kalani Durham who implement our countywide water conservation programs. They do a great job and we appreciate their valuable work.

Thank you for your recognition of Water Awareness Month and the importance of continued water conservation in Santa Barbara County.

And our final resolution of the morning, A7.

Chair Lavinino, members of the board, administrative item number seven is from Supervisor Lavinino it is to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of May 6th 2019 through May 12th 2019 as Compost Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County and if Bob Engel can please come to the podium?

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Whereas the Composting Councils of Canada, Ireland, Australia, United Kingdom and the United States have declared the first week of May to be the annual International Composting Awareness Week. And whereas compost improves soil structure, reduces erosion and protects the ocean from pollutants carried by urban stormwater And whereas using sustainable soil enriching compost helps prevent erosion of valuable topsoil without depleting valuable wildlife habitats. And whereas community sustainability is enhanced by composing green waste, biosolids and other organic materials and promoting the use of renewable resources in landscaping horticulture and agriculture. And whereas the County of Santa Barbara has initiated green waste collection programs with their franchise haulers to aid in the efforts of environmental sustainability And whereas Engle and Gray Inc.

Regional Composting Facility in Santa Maria has been successfully composting organic material for sustainable agriculture practices, now therefore be it hereby ordered and resolved that this Board of Supervisors proclaims the week of May 6th through the 12th 2018 as Compost Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County passed and adopted today.

Chair, fellow board members. I'd like to say that it's kind of appropriate that we're last because we're kind of always at the end We're at the end when we pick up the green waste cart a curbside in North County. We're at the end and we collect biosolids countywide We're at the end of the grape season where the last thing that comes out is great pumice, and we compost all these valuable organics and so always being at the end of the process is not a bad thing and We're building healthy soil And could be more appropriate with water and awareness month because the utilization of compost in landscape saves water and also creates healthy plants. So on behalf of the International Compost Awareness Week And the United States Composting Council, this is in seven countries now.

And we've been coming here for the last I don't know, I think I missed a couple of years but we've been here about 18 years I think now so really like to thank you for your support and thank you very much.

All right, that'll take us to the balance of our administrative agenda. I understand there's a few items pulled from the public, A15 and A27. Do board members have any items they wish to pull? Mr. Adam? Mr Hart? Jones? Mr Williams? All right, let's take A15 then.

Chair Levin you know members of the board we have one request to speak on administrative item fifteen this is from community services it is to consider recommendations regarding the community service department parks division development of a county wide recreation master plan and I have March and tell. Our speaker.

Good morning, Mr. Chair, members of the board. I'm Mark Shatillo and I wanted to speak in favor of this item and acknowledge and appreciate the leadership that it's taken to get this to you. There is three things I want to talk about, the need, the timing, and the opportunity for the countywide recreational master plan. With growing populations we've seen that there is an increased demand for recreational facilities. We do have underserved populations throughout the county and we're now learning more clearly the significance of nature and recreational opportunities for all populations, for kids especially.

And so the need there for recreational planning and expanded recreational opportunities here in Santa Barbara is significant. We stand now on the timing front with the availability, thanks to Prop 68 of $4 billion in the state for recreational and parks facilities. And so it's critically important that we Do as a county the planning efforts that are necessary to be positioned so that we can third point take advantage of the opportunities you need to have plans in place and we need to be ready. So with no further comments, I'll just say that this is long overdue and very much appreciated throughout many different parts of our community and we hope that your board will support this plan. Thank you very good. Thank you

A27. Chair Lavinino, members of the board that brings us to A27 this is from Public Works to consider recommendations regarding the Transportation Development Act claim for fiscal year 2018-2020 and we do have one speaker on this item as well and that is Mark Scintillo

Once again, good morning. I wanted to just offer a few words of support and appreciation for the works of the folks in the Transportation Division with respect to the Transit Needs Assessment and Supervisor Hart your long work on this. Supervisor Williams has been a staunch ally In recognizing that the state's Transportation Development Act is an environmental justice and civil rights statute.

And it is one that is designed to direct state funding to meet the transportation needs, and the transit needs of our most disadvantaged communities, the most vulnerable, transit dependent, the communities that rely on public transportation systems as a lifeline. To be able to accomplish the things that they want to do and to move ahead in their lives. And so unfortunately, the legislative program that was set up by the state creates a tension because when jurisdiction makes a determination that they don't need those funds to meet the needs of those communities, that they can be used for another meritorious purpose.

Roads maintenance and and the kinds of things that the public works department is called upon to do on a regular basis. So I want to applaud the effort of the staff of the transportation division it's been 15 years coming to reach a point, and I think that this year is officially the first year That all of the TDA funds coming to the County of Santa Barbara and all the cities, all of the jurisdictions throughout Santa Barbara County are going to be directed towards public transit and alternative transportation systems. And that's a huge milestone. I just wanted to be here to mark that moment. Thank you for all your leadership and the good work of staff.

This is a significant development and it really does underscore The significance I think of the county's commitment to address the needs of these populations. The resolutions are always heartening to sit through, I don't get them every week but you guys do and I have to say I'm moved by a number of the presentations that we've seen here today and I think it really just reflects that the county is getting good stuff done.

And I think this is another on that scorecard so thank you for your work on this.

Thank you. Okay, I will take a motion to move the balance of the administrative agenda. Oh, hold on. I'm sorry. There were a couple announcements.

Chair Labadino and members of the board, I do have two announcements to make today. We posted an addendum on Friday to add administrative item number 45 from Supervisor Williams. It is to approve the appointment of Ron Pellucci to the Montecito Planning Commission term ending January 1st 2021. And this is in the first district. And just to note it is on our agenda but item A13 the department is requesting to continue That item from community services to consider recommendations regarding a California emergency solutions and housing program application to our June 4th, 2019 meeting. So if you can just add those to the balance.

Okay? So can I get a motion to move the balance with those announced changes? So moved.

Second.

Moved and seconded. All those in favor? Aye. Anybody opposed? Pass unanimously. Okay that takes us to public comment.