Meeting Summary
Present: 2-Capps, 4-Nelson, 5-Lavagnino, Williams, 3-Hartmann
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At a glance
District Attorney’s Office Agreement with Serco Data Analytics LLC
- Public commenters raised concerns regarding database transparency and racial justice implications.
- The District Attorney’s Office indicated an intent to withdraw the item to add language for collaborative implementation with other criminal justice partners.
- The Board voted unanimously to withdraw the item to allow for these adjustments and further review.
Planning and Development Department – GSR LLC New Agricultural Preserve Contract
- A Supervisor requested a continuation to review the impact of decommissioning oil operations on agricultural activities.
- The Board voted unanimously to continue the item to December 13.
Resolution of Commendation for Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kimberly Sheen
- The Board honored Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kimberly Sheen for over 10 years of county service and 25 years in the justice system.
- The Clerk read the resolution into the record, detailing her career history and contributions to probation programs.
- The resolution was adopted following remarks acknowledging her service and upcoming retirement.
Administrative Item 25 Continuation
- A memo was received requesting the continuation of Administrative Item 25.
- The Board voted unanimously to continue the item to January 24, 2023.
Community Services Department – County-Wide Fee Adjustments for Parks and Services
- Staff proposed updating approximately 73 of 200 fees, including increases to camping and special event fees and the elimination of pet entry fees.
- Public commenters and Supervisors discussed fee affordability, equestrian access, and the relationship between fees and maintenance investments.
- The Board approved the staff recommendation by a 4-1 vote.
County Executive Office – 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Legislative Platform
- Advocates presented updates on legislative outcomes, including the Inflation Reduction Act and state budget issues.
- The 2023 legislative platform includes eight principles and six new planks covering topics such as cannabis federal coordination and broadband infrastructure.
- The Board unanimously adopted the staff recommendation to receive the annual reports and adopt the 2023 legislative platform.
Planning and Development Department – Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund
- Staff explained the name change from CREF to CRMF was due to a trademark complaint and presented a five-year fee reassessment based on the Consumer Price Index.
- Recommendations included setting aside funds for the Hollister Ranch Access Program and dividing remaining fees between coastal acquisition and general allocation sub-funds.
- The Board unanimously approved staff recommendations A through H, including the name change, fee reassessment, and fund allocations.
Full summary
Administrative Item 5: District Attorney’s Office Agreement with Serco Data Analytics LLC
- The Board considered a recommendation regarding an agreement with Serco Data Analytics LLC for a data dashboard. Public commenters expressed concerns regarding the internal nature of the database, citing transparency and racial justice issues under Penal Code 745. Other commenters supported the need for data integration but requested further review of how the system interfaces with other county systems. The District Attorney’s Office stated they intended to withdraw the item to make changes, specifically adding language regarding collaborative implementation of an external-facing integrated system with other criminal justice partners. A motion was made to withdraw the item to allow for these adjustments and further review. The motion was seconded. The motion to withdraw the item passed unanimously.
Administrative Item 9: Planning and Development Department – GSR LLC New Agricultural Preserve Contract
- The Board considered recommendations regarding a new agricultural preserve contract for the Santa Maria Area, 4th District. A Supervisor requested the item be continued to allow for further review of the impact of decommissioning oil operations on agricultural operations. A motion was made to continue the item to December 13. The motion was seconded. The motion to continue the item passed unanimously.
Administrative Item 24: Resolution of Commendation for Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kimberly Sheen
- The Board considered a resolution of commendation honoring Deputy Chief Probation Officer Kimberly Sheen for over 10 years of dedicated service to the County of Santa Barbara and over 25 years of service to the justice system. The Clerk read the resolution into the record, detailing her career history, contributions to probation programs, and upcoming retirement plans. A Supervisor offered remarks acknowledging her service and the department’s reliance on her. The resolution was adopted.
Administrative Item 25: Continuation
- A memo was received requesting that Administrative Item 25 be continued. A motion was made to continue the item to January 24, 2023. The motion was seconded. The motion to continue the item passed unanimously.
Departmental Item 1: Community Services Department – County-Wide Fee Adjustments for Parks and Services
- The Board considered recommendations regarding proposed county-wide fee adjustments for Santa Barbara County Parks and Services. Staff presented a proposal to update approximately 73 of 200 fees, including increases to camping, cabin, and special event fees, and the elimination of certain fees such as pet entry and daily RV storage. Staff noted that the last fee adjustment was in 2019 and that the proposed changes were based on benchmarking and operational cost offsets. Public commenters discussed equestrian access, fee affordability, and the impact on local residents versus out-of-area visitors. Supervisors asked questions regarding veteran discounts, occupancy rates, and the relationship between fee increases and maintenance investments. A motion was made to approve the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded. A roll call vote was requested. The motion passed 4-1.
Departmental Item 2: County Executive Office – 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Legislative Platform
- The Board considered the 2022 annual report on the county’s federal and state legislative advocacy and the adoption of the 2023 legislative platform. Federal and state advocates presented updates on legislative outcomes, including the Inflation Reduction Act, appropriations bills, and state budget issues. The 2023 platform includes eight principles and six new planks, such as cannabis federal coordination, broadband infrastructure, and care court implementation. Public commenters and Supervisors discussed the importance of advocacy for poverty reduction, women and children’s issues, and mental health funding. A motion was made to adopt the staff recommendation, which included receiving the annual reports and adopting the 2023 legislative platform. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Departmental Item 3: Planning and Development Department – Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund
- The Board considered recommendations regarding the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF), including a name change from CREF, a five-year reassessment of fees for 2023–2027, and the annual status report. Staff explained that the name change was due to a trademark complaint and that the fee reassessment adjusts the per-point value based on the Consumer Price Index. Staff recommended setting aside funds for the Hollister Ranch Access Program and dividing remaining fees between coastal acquisition and general allocation sub-funds. Supervisors discussed the rationale for the name change and the fee structure. A motion was made to approve the staff recommendations A through H, including the name change, fee reassessment, and fund allocations. The motion was seconded. The motion passed unanimously.