Santa Barbara public meetings in 2022

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

This special meeting consists of procedural items and a closed session. The Board will meet with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation. No other substantive open session items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 case)
• Public comment period

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on December 21, 2022. The session included a closed-session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation over the housing element law. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.

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The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a grant amendment to increase funding for student mental health programs through 2026. The meeting also includes reviews of auditor reports on county finances and closed session discussions regarding personnel appointments.

• $1,022,151.00 increase to the Mental Health Student Services Act grant award
• Extension of mental health services contract term to December 31, 2026
• Review of Auditor-Controller reports on loss of public property and vendor payments over $200,000
• Appointments for Director of Public Health and Agricultural Commissioner

The Board of Supervisors approved a general plan amendment for Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities and granted appeals for the Ceres Farms cannabis project and the Fuel Depot/The Point Signs project. The Board also adopted budget development policies for FY 2023-2024 and re-ratified the drought emergency proclamation.

• Approved general plan amendment for Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities (5-0)
• Denied Summerland Citizen’s Association appeal and approved Fuel Depot/The Point Signs Project (5-0)
• Granted appeal and approved modified Ceres Farms Mixed-Light Cannabis Cultivation Project (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 Budget Development Policies (5-0)
• Re-ratified Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought Conditions (5-0)
• Approved $5.48M janitorial services contract with Big Green Cleaning Company (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M forgivable loan for Sanctuary Centers Hollister II Apartments (5-0)
• Appointed Jose Chang as Agricultural Commissioner and Dr. Mouhanad Hammami as Public Health Director (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including a $150,000 grant for tribal infrastructure planning. The agenda also includes professional service contracts for the Tuckers Grove Bridge Replacement and Jalama Restrooms Replacement projects. Additionally, the Board will consider ratifying a fire code ordinance for the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District.

• $150,000 grant agreement for Tribal Infrastructure Planning
• $188,912 contract with Bengal Engineering for Tuckers Grove Bridge Replacement
• $113,300 contract with Blackbird Architects for Jalama Restrooms Replacement
• Ratification of Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2022-01

The Board approved several updates to the California Fire and Building Standards Codes. It also adopted the 2023 Legislative Platform and adjusted fees for county parks and services. Various professional service contracts and administrative appointments were also approved.

• Adopted 2023 Legislative Platform (5-0)
• Adjusted County Parks fees for special events, aquatic programs, and camping (4-1)
• Adopted 2022 California Fire Code amendments to County Code (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Building Standards Codes amendments to County Code (5-0)
• Approved $188,912 contract with Bengal Engineering for Tuckers Grove Bridge project (5-0)
• Approved $113,300 contract with Blackbird Architects for Jalama Restrooms project (5-0)
• Authorized $400,000 annual aviation fuel purchase from Avfuel Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 grant agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors is considering a five-year Countywide Community Workforce Agreement with the Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. This agreement would establish policies for County capital projects exceeding $10 million. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding the appointment of the Director of Public Health.

• Proposed workforce agreement with Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
• Policy for County capital projects over $10 million
• Appointment of the Director of Public Health

The Board of Supervisors and several special districts approved a five-year Community Workforce Agreement with the Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. They also adopted a policy applying this agreement to County capital projects exceeding $10 million.

• Approved five-year Countywide Community Workforce Agreement with Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-241 establishing policy for the agreement on capital projects over $10 million (3-2)
• Approved finding that activities do not constitute a Project under the California Environmental Quality Act (3-2)
• Received and filed report on negotiations for the workforce agreement (3-2)

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The Board of Supervisors is reviewing annual audit reports and investment pool statements. They are also considering amendments to behavioral health contracts, including a $724,000 increase for a Medi-Cal delivery system agreement.

• $724,000 increase for DHCS Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System agreement
• Contract amendment for Sylmar Health Rehabilitation Center up to $2,045,000
• Approval of Single Audit Reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Review of Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2022
• Wage increase for infectious disease prevention contractor up to $49,500

The Board of Supervisors approved three ordinances to revise permitting and development standards for childcare facilities. Other key actions included approving a rezoning and tract map for the Halsell project and awarding elevator repair contracts for county buildings.

• Adopted Ordinances 5167, 5168, and 5169 to revise childcare facility standards (5-0)
• Approved Halsell Rezone and Tentative Tract Map (5-0)
• Awarded $227,845 elevator repair contract for Administration Building to Urban Elevator Service CA LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $400,745 elevator repair contract for Main Jail to Urban Elevator Service CA LLC (5-0)
• Approved $1M professional services agreement with Tartaglia Engineering for Santa Ynez Valley Airport (5-0)
• Approved $370,800 cloud seeding program for reservoirs (5-0)
• Denied staff recommendation for $51,174 ambulance RFP consulting amendment (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 5166 amending speed limits on multiple roads (5-0)

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The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is meeting to review administrative appointments for various special districts. The agenda focuses on appointing candidates in lieu of election and filling vacancies where no candidates filed.

• Appointment of candidates to Special District Governing Boards in lieu of election
• Appointment of members to Special District Boards of Directors where no candidates filed
• Appointment of Ken Hunter and Victor Schaff to the San Antonio Basin Water District Board of Directors

The Board of Supervisors approved several appointments to Special District Governing Boards in lieu of elections. These actions included filling vacancies for specific districts and appointing two directors to the San Antonio Basin Water District.

• Approved appointment of candidates who filed declarations of candidacy to Special District Governing Boards (4-0)
• Appointed directors to Casmalia Community Service District, Embarcadero Municipal Improvement District, Mission Hills Community Service District, and Montecito Sanitary District (4-0)
• Tabled appointments for Cuyama Community Services District, Cuyama Valley Recreation District, and Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District (Division 5)
• Appointed Ken Hunter and Victor Schaff to the San Antonio Basin Water District Board of Directors (4-0)

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The Board is reviewing a joint application for state funds to develop supportive affordable housing in Santa Barbara. The proposal includes an agreement with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. to provide services for the project. The Board will also consider amendments to agreements regarding the purchase of state hospital beds.

• Joint application for 'No Place Like Home' affordable housing at 115 W. Anapamu Street
• $56,000 annual County payment to Sanctuary Centers for supportive services
• Amendment to state hospital bed purchase agreement
• Appointment of Public Health Director
• Appointment of Agricultural Commissioner

The Board of Supervisors approved the Nojoqui Farms and Roots cannabis projects after denying appeals. It also authorized the Modoc Road Multi-Use Trail Phase II and approved several affordable housing and homeless shelter agreements.

• Approved Nojoqui Farms Cannabis Cultivation Project and denied appeals (4-1)
• Approved Roots Cannabis Storefront Retail Project and denied appeal (5-0)
• Approved Modoc Road Multi-Use Trail Phase II and $500,000 budget revision (5-0)
• Approved $1.37M loan for Escalante Meadows affordable housing in Guadalupe (5-0)
• Approved $657,000 agreement with Salvation Army for non-congregate shelter (5-0)
• Awarded $229,600 contract to Main Line Engineering for North Refugio Road Trail (5-0)
• Authorized $1.65M agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for cannabis odor monitoring (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 donation from One805 for Firehawk Litter Latch Kit (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including grant agreements and contract amendments. This includes managing loan positions for the West Cox Cottages development and funding for arts programs. The Board will also hold closed sessions regarding litigation and labor negotiations.

• $460,847 grant agreement with City of Santa Barbara for Arts and Culture Programs
• $113,621 increase to Cuyama Valley Recreation District funding
• Subordination of $1,350,000 HEAP loan and $450,000 In-Lieu Fee loan for West Cox Cottages
• $15,000 increase to legal services contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

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The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items and grant agreements. This includes a $700,000 grant to support individuals with mental and substance use disorders through mobile crisis services. Other items involve trout stocking at Cachuma Lake and restorative justice project funding.

• $700,000 grant to Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. for behavioral health crisis services
• $116,320 contract with Mt. Lassen Trout Farms, Inc. for trout plants at Cachuma Lake
• $20,000 agreement with Santa Barbara Teen Legal Clinic for the Tara Haaland-Ford Restorative Justice Project
• $4,428.28 agreement with CDFA for the Sudden Oak Death Program

The Board of Supervisors approved a 26-item consent agenda including contracts, budget revisions, and appointments, and set two cannabis-related appeals hearings for November 1, 2022. The board also received and filed operational performance reviews of the Social Services and Behavioral Wellness departments, and heard public comment on state politics and social worker workloads.

• Approved $4,428.28 Sudden Oak Death program agreement with CDFA (5-0)
• Approved $700,000 Behavioral Health Justice Intervention Services grant (5-0)
• Approved $116,320 trout stocking contract with Mt. Lassen Trout Farms (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 Teen Legal Clinic restorative justice project agreement (5-0)
• Approved $159,574.85 amendment for Santa Barbara Courthouse roof renovation (5-0)
• Approved $144,000 interim communications support contract amendment (5-0)
• Set November 1 hearing for Roots Cannabis Storefront Retail appeal (5-0)
• Set November 1 hearing for Nojoqui Farms Cannabis Cultivation appeal (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a contract amendment for the Mental Wellness Center to increase staffing and funding. The Board will also consider several agreements for homeless housing assistance and prevention. Closed sessions are scheduled to discuss litigation and labor negotiations.

• $964,958 contract increase for Mental Wellness Center services
• $251,151 allocation to New Beginnings for Rapid Re-Housing
• $205,014 allocation to Good Samaritan Shelter for Rapid Re-Housing
• $521,716 allocation to Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley
• Closed session regarding Deputy Sheriffs’ Association litigation and labor negotiations

The Board of Supervisors granted an appeal and approved a mixed-light cannabis cultivation project at 5980 Casitas Pass, overturning the Planning Commission's prior approval. The board also directed staff to develop a building electrification ordinance regulating natural gas in new construction, passing 3-2. Numerous consent agenda items were approved, including contracts for homeless services, health benefits renewals, and a parking ordinance.

• Granted appeal and approved 5980 Casitas Pass cannabis cultivation project (4-0-1)
• Directed staff to develop building electrification ordinance (Option 4) (3-2)
• Approved $964,958 amendment to Mental Wellness Center contract (5-0)
• Approved $977,881 in HHAP homeless housing subrecipient agreements (5-0)
• Approved 2023 employee health insurance renewals with up to 31.34% dental premium increase (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance regulating off-street county parking facilities (5-0)
• Approved $5.1M final quantity for Randall Road Debris Basin project (5-0)
• Approved $31,500 extension for COVID-19 communications contract (4-1)

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The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors will consider several administrative items regarding behavioral wellness. These include extending an agreement with the Santa Barbara County Education Office and approving a multi-year psychiatry services contract. The Board will also meet in closed session regarding litigation.

• $1,066,000 contract with DocStar Medical Partners LLC for psychiatry services
• Extension of agreement with Santa Barbara County Education Office ($462,788)
• Five-year Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services agreement with California DHCS
• Closed session discussion regarding litigation related to the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda including $2.1M in ARPA funds for Good Samaritan Shelter operations and a $1.07M psychiatry staffing contract, and received an ARPA funding update with direction to staff. A new ordinance regulating off-street county parking was introduced for first reading, set for final adoption on October 4. All votes were unanimous except the security contract renewal (4-1).

• Approved $2,097,600 for Hedges House of Hope shelter operations and $900,000 for prevention/diversion program (5-0)
• Approved $1,066,000 locum tenens psychiatry contract with DocStar Medical Partners (5-0)
• Approved $983,340 amendment for Betteravia Campus renewable energy project (5-0)
• Approved $74,000 grant for 20 EV chargers at Betteravia Campus (5-0)
• Approved $3,294,540 security contract renewal with Triumph Protection Group (4-1, Nelson opposed)
• Approved ARPA funding adjustments and directed staff to return with budget revisions (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance regulating off-street county parking, set for second reading Oct 4 (5-0)
• Continued Halsell Rezone and Tentative Tract Map to November 29, 2022 (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider administrative agreements with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding litigation and real property negotiations.

• $342,229.03 CDFA Pest Exclusion Program Agreement
• $23,367.00 Nursery Inspection Program Agreement
• Real property negotiations for parcels in Santa Maria, Goleta, and Lompoc
• Closed session regarding litigation: Anne Scott v. County of Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a $4.75 million California Creative Corps grant for the Office of Arts and Culture, extended the state of emergency declaration to allow remote meetings (4-1), and authorized up to $53 million in school bonds for Santa Barbara Unified School District. The board also approved numerous consent agenda items including contracts, appointments, and resolutions.

• Approved $4.75M California Creative Corps grant for arts regranting program (5-0)
• Extended state of emergency declaration allowing remote meetings (4-1, Nelson opposed)
• Authorized $35M and $18M in school bonds for Santa Barbara Unified School District (5-0)
• Approved $3.3M TDA-LTF claim for transportation funds (5-0)
• Approved $159,499 contract for indirect potable reuse study (5-0)
• Approved $359,380 joint funding agreement for stream gauging program (5-0)
• Approved reappointments to Oak Hill Cemetery District, Housing Authority, and other boards (5-0)
• Set October 4 hearing for Valley Crest cannabis cultivation project appeal (5-0)

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The Board is reviewing administrative items including property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Also on the agenda are a $100,000 donation for Hot Springs Trail staffing and a reimbursement agreement for the County's Detector Dog Team.

• Establishing property tax rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Accepting a $100,000 donation for Hot Springs Trail staffing and gates
• Approving a $264,219.13 reimbursement agreement for the Detector Dog Team Program
• Waiving a $1,700 fee for use of the Courthouse Sunken Gardens

The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to initiate litigation against UC Regents over UCSB's failure to meet housing obligations under the 2010 Long Range Development Plan. They also approved a 3.5% wage increase for the District Attorney and 2.5% for other elected department heads, and re-ratified the drought emergency proclamation. A rezoning and parcel map for a Montecito property was approved, allowing one-acre minimum lot sizes.

• Voted unanimously to sue UC Regents over UCSB housing obligations
• Approved 3.5% wage increase for District Attorney (4-1)
• Approved 2.5% wage increase for Auditor-Controller, Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, Sheriff, Treasurer-Tax Collector (4-1)
• Re-ratified drought emergency proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Montecito parcel map, comprehensive plan amendment, and zoning map amendment (5-0)
• Approved $264,219 detector dog team agreement with CDFA (5-0)
• Accepted $100,000 donation for Hot Springs Trail staffing (5-0)
• Approved $2.79M animal services agreement with City of Santa Barbara (5-0)

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The Board is considering several administrative agreements regarding local services. These include funding for emergency shelters, warming centers, and a cooling response pilot program. The meeting also includes reports on agricultural programs and the County Executive Officer's report.

• $234,698 agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for Bridgehouse, Santa Maria, and Family Shelters
• $110,302 agreement with PATH for emergency shelter services
• $130,000 for warming centers and a cooling response pilot program
• $31,871.86 agreement for industrial hemp cultivation program enforcement
• $15,147.08 agreement for the Asian Citrus Psyllid regulatory program

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $14.4 million WIC nutrition program grant, $475,000 in shelter and warming center contracts, a $675,000 GIS enterprise licensing agreement with Esri, and a $280,000 fire prevention grant. They also held a public hearing and approved up to $5.5 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for Dunn School educational facilities. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Approved $14.4M WIC grant from California Dept. of Public Health (5-0)
• Approved $475K in shelter, warming center, and cooling pilot contracts (5-0)
• Approved $675K multi-year ArcGIS enterprise license with Esri (5-0)
• Approved $280K fire prevention grant from HCD (5-0)
• Approved up to $5.5M in tax-exempt bonds for Dunn School facilities (5-0)
• Approved $95K Spanish translation services contract (5-0)
• Approved $235K climate adaptation plan contract with BluePoint Planning (5-0)
• Continued Halsell Rezone and Tentative Tract Map to Sept. 20, 2022 (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review year-end budget transfers to close the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The agenda also includes extending negotiations for an administrative office building and amending service agreements for drug and mental health programs.

• $1,165,046 funding increase for CADA Drug Medi-Cal and mental health services
• Extension of negotiations for an administrative office at 315 W. Haley Street
• Approval of year-end budget transfers and revisions for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Closed session discussions regarding litigation and the County Executive Officer evaluation

The Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance amending the Land Use and Development Code to implement new permit requirements for commercial cannabis cultivation and processing, effective January 31, 2023. They also approved a $13.9 million amendment to the jail healthcare contract with CFMG/Wellpath, extending services through March 2023. Additionally, the board approved animal services agreements with multiple cities, a broadband strategic plan MOU, and various behavioral wellness contracts and terminations.

• Adopted cannabis cultivation ordinance (5-0), effective January 31, 2023
• Approved $13,874,635 amendment to jail healthcare contract with CFMG/Wellpath (5-0)
• Approved $4,835,840 animal services agreement with Santa Maria (5-0)
• Approved $1,883,768 animal services agreement with Lompoc (5-0)
• Approved $1,485,844 animal services agreement with Goleta (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 for Santa Ynez Valley Senior Center Meals-on-Wheels (5-0)
• Approved MOU with SBCAG for countywide broadband strategic plan (5-0)
• Approved 2.5% salary adjustment for County Executive Officer (5-0)

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The Board will discuss anticipated litigation regarding law enforcement service cost increases for several cities. The meeting also includes reviewing budget transfers and new service agreements.

• Litigation regarding proposed law enforcement service cost increases in Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, and Solvang
• $180,000 agreement with the Regents of the University of California for UCCE services
• $8,560 agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture for organic inspection
• Year-end budget transfers to close fiscal year 2021-2022 records
• Procurement of Narcan/naloxone from Emergent Devices Inc.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a consent agenda of 62 items, including a $798,000 construction contract for a security upgrade at Santa Maria Juvenile Hall. The board also approved a successor MOU with the Sheriff's Managers Association, a hybrid remote work policy update, and a $4.4 million countywide library system agreement. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $798,000 construction contract to Birdi Systems for Santa Maria Juvenile Hall security upgrade (5-0)
• Approved successor MOU with Sheriff's Managers Association through June 2026 (5-0)
• Approved updated Hybrid Remote Work Policy; directed staff to explore out-of-state employment options (5-0)
• Approved $4,396,429 countywide library system agreement with five cities (5-0)
• Approved $870,000 street outreach agreement with CityNet using Encampment Resolution Funding (5-0)
• Approved $180,000 annual purchase of Narcan/naloxone from Emergent BioSolutions (5-0)
• Approved $563,098 contract with Wood Environmental for Housing Element EIRs (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 street sweeping agreement with Surface Management Inc. (5-0)

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The Board will review several administrative agreements and reports. A closed session is scheduled to discuss anticipated litigation involving an application for a 60-unit affordable housing project at 1331 East Foster Road. The agenda also includes various state-funded agricultural programs.

• Litigation regarding 60-unit affordable housing at 1331 East Foster Road
• $426,712.64 agreement for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter/Pierce’s Disease Control Program
• $16,500 agreement for Certified Farmer’s Market Inspections
• Appointment of an Interim Director of Public Health

The Board of Supervisors approved a large consent agenda, including awarding a $5,196,965 construction contract for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational Improvements Project to Lash Construction, Inc. The board also approved numerous contracts and agreements, including a $3.4M behavioral wellness staffing contract, a $2M ARPA agreement with the Foodbank, and a $1.2M CAL FIRE fuel reduction grant. All items were approved with a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Hart absent.

• Awarded $5,196,965 Santa Monica Debris Basin contract to Lash Construction (4-0)
• Approved $3.4M Sterling Care Psychiatric Group staffing contract (4-0)
• Approved $2M ARPA subrecipient agreement with Foodbank of Santa Barbara County (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-144 accepting $1,225,000 CAL FIRE fuel reduction grant (4-0)
• Approved $1,815,361 Laguna County Sanitation North Trunk Line contract to Performance Pipeline (4-0)
• Approved $1,225,000 CAL FIRE fuel reduction grant (4-0)
• Approved $1,008,554 Public Health Workforce Development funding (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-157 amending water well permitting fees (4-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will hold hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 recommended budget. The agenda also includes approving a mental health certification agreement and election date requests from Lompoc Valley Medical Center and Buellton.

• Reviewing the FY 2022-2023 Recommended Budget
• Approving a CalMHSA Peer Support Specialist Certification Program agreement
• Consolidating Lompoc Valley Medical Center's election with the November 8, 2022, General Election
• Approving City of Buellton requests for the November 8, 2022, election
• Appointing Cynthia Brittain to Assessment Appeals Board No. 2

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors met on June 15, 2022, with four of five supervisors present (Supervisor Williams absent). The board approved the minutes from the May 24 and May 31 meetings, and unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including a CalMHSA peer support certification agreement, election consolidations for Lompoc Valley Medical Center and the City of Buellton, an appointment to the Assessment Appeals Board, and a resolution proclaiming June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth Independence Day. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM.

• Approved minutes of May 24 and May 31 meetings (4-0)
• Approved CalMHSA Peer Support Specialist Certification Program Participation Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Lompoc Valley Medical Center election consolidation with November 8, 2022 statewide election (4-0)
• Approved City of Buellton election consolidation and candidate regulations for November 8, 2022 (4-0)
• Appointed Cynthia Brittain to Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, term ending August 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-136 proclaiming June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth Independence Day (4-0)

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The Board is conducting a budget hearing to consider recommendations for the 2022-2023 Operating Plan. The session includes departmental presentations and discussions regarding potential budget adjustments and salary resolutions. Additionally, the Board will receive a report from the County Executive Officer.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommended Budget
• Appointment of Director of Public Health
• Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation
• Labor negotiations for the Interim Director of Public Health

The Board of Supervisors held a budget hearing and adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommended Budget, including final adjustments and resolutions, by a 4-1 vote with Supervisor Nelson dissenting. The board also adopted the budget for the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency unanimously. No reportable action was taken in closed session.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget and resolutions (4-1, Nelson no)
• Approved final budget adjustments as per Attachment A-2
• Adopted Salary Resolution effective July 1, 2022
• Adopted Successor Agency budget (5-0)
• Received and filed CEO report (no action)
• Closed session: no reportable action

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The Board is reviewing amendments to service agreements for alcohol and drug prevention programs. They are also considering a property substitution related to mental health housing funds in Santa Maria.

• Contract amendment for Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (max $589,332.00)
• Contract amendment for Future Leaders of America (max $614,332.00)
• Property substitution at 1114 S. Broadway for mental health housing funds
• $125,000.00 loan security for Transitions - Mental Health Association

The Board of Supervisors approved a policy for future ambulance service contracts, extended the existing AMR agreement to March 1, 2024, and authorized issuance of a revised Request for Proposals for an exclusive ambulance services provider. All consent agenda items, including behavioral wellness contract amendments, road maintenance plan approval, and election referrals, were approved unanimously. The board also adopted resolutions honoring a retiring cardiologist and proclaiming Gun Violence Awareness Day.

• Adopted ambulance service contract policy resolution (5-0)
• Approved AMR contract extension to March 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of revised ambulance services RFP (5-0)
• Approved $7.7M PathPoint mental health contract FY 2022-2025 (5-0)
• Approved $6.34M Telecare Corporation amended contract (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Road Maintenance Annual Plan (5-0)
• Approved $5.84M Lower Mission Creek flood control final quantities (5-0)
• Approved Buellton and Carpinteria election referrals for Nov 8, 2022 (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will review several administrative items, including contract renewals for mental health and healthcare staffing. The agenda also includes a report from the County Executive Officer and closed sessions regarding litigation and labor negotiations.

• Mental health services contract renewal with CommUnify up to $3,535,635.00
• Healthcare recruitment contract with Barton and Associates, Inc. up to $3,600,000.00
• Authorization of year-end transfers and appropriations revisions
• Closed session regarding litigation involving the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
• Labor negotiations with Santa Barbara County Fire Fighters, Inc.

The Board of Supervisors approved a $28,035,644 contract with Workday, Inc. for enterprise resource planning software and a $7,251,500 agreement with Accenture LLP for implementation services. They also approved several other contracts, including a $3.5 million mental health services agreement with CommUnify, and denied two appeals against cannabis cultivation projects. The board also adopted an urgency ordinance for temporary water well permitting related to the drought emergency.

• Approved $28,035,644 Workday software contract and $7,251,500 Accenture implementation (5-0)
• Approved $3,535,635 CommUnify children's mental health services contract (5-0)
• Denied appeal and granted de novo approval for 4701 Foothill Road cannabis project (5-0)
• Denied appeal and granted de novo approval for 3508 Via Real cannabis project (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 5158 for temporary water well permitting (5-0)
• Approved $31,460,126 cash-flow loan application for Emergency Rental Assistance (5-0)
• Approved $2,397,300 Modoc Road Multiuse Trail construction contract (5-0)
• Approved $582,400 agreement for pipeline Line 96 abandonment (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative contract amendments. Proposed actions include updates to agreements for audit services, janitorial work, and residential treatment services. The meeting also includes a report from the County Executive Officer and closed sessions regarding personnel and labor negotiations.

• Amendment to Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. contract for residential treatment up to $2,510,091.00
• Increase to Big Green Cleaning Company contract by $585,322.00 for janitorial and COVID-19 sanitation services
• Amendment to Eide Bailly LLP contract for $12,000.00 regarding annual financial audits
• Closed session conference with Santa Barbara County Fire Fighters, Inc., Local 2046 and Sheriffs Managers Association

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion to move forward with a survey design study, environmental review, and other preliminary work for the Santa Maria River Levee Trail, directing the CEO to fund the study with $1.5 million from Shell settlement money and incorporate it into the FY 2022-2023 budget. The board also denied three appeals (Santa Barbara Ranch IDA, Adamson, and Lacerte) and approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts, budget revisions, and resolutions.

• Directed staff to proceed with Santa Maria River Levee Trail study, funded by $1.5M Shell settlement (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Santa Barbara Ranch Inland Development Agreement periodic review (5-0)
• Denied appeal of Adamson Single-Family Dwelling Project approval (5-0)
• Denied appeal of BMO, LLC Accessory Dwelling Unit approval (5-0)
• Approved $2,113,755 construction contract for Santa Barbara Courthouse roof renovation (5-0)
• Approved $616,812 contract for EOC server room expansion and HVAC upgrade (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5157 for Sheriff's Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Reappointed Rachel Van Mullem as County Counsel (unanimous)

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The Board of Supervisors is reviewing contract amendments for behavioral wellness services and a new agreement for youth therapeutic programs. The agenda also includes the County Executive Officer's report and a review of the Treasurer’s Investment Pool assets.

• Amendment to Telecare Corporation contract increasing funds for McMillan Ranch and Santa Maria ACT (not to exceed $6,338,731)
• New agreement with Olive Crest for therapeutic services for youth aged 12-24 (not to exceed $2,000,000)
• Auditor-Controller's Report on the County Treasurer’s Investment Pool as of March 31, 2022

The Board of Supervisors approved the SB Clark, LLC residential subdivision (Key Site 3) in Orcutt, including a General Plan Amendment, Rezone, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Development Plan, and Road Naming application. The approval came after an initial motion to deny the project failed on a 2-3 vote. The Board also authorized a 10-month contract extension with American Medical Response West (AMR) and continued the ambulance service contract policy decision to a special meeting on May 31, 2022.

• Approved SB Clark subdivision in Orcutt (3-2)
• Denial motion for SB Clark subdivision failed (2-3)
• Authorized AMR contract extension of 10 months (5-0)
• Continued ambulance service contract policy to May 31 special meeting (5-0)
• Approved $2M Olive Crest behavioral health contract (5-0)
• Approved $100K Habitat for Humanity home repair grant (5-0)
• Approved $4M Medi-Cal Administrative Activities grant (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 workforce provisions modifications (4-1)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing administrative items including a contract amendment for cleaning services. The agenda also includes reports from the County Executive Officer and closed session discussions regarding litigation.

• Contract amendment for Big Green Cleaning Company to increase maximum amount by $585,322.00
• Approval of student support agreement templates for the Department of Behavioral Wellness
• Closed session discussion regarding Southern California Fire Cases litigation
• Review of potential litigation involving law enforcement contract costs in several cities

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds, including funding awards and a resolution authorizing submittal to HUD. They also approved $990,000 per year in Human Services General Fund grants for FYs 2022-2025. The board denied appeals and granted de novo approval for the Orcutt Gas Station project, and directed staff to develop a comprehensive RFP for infant and toddler child care spaces.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan and $990K/yr HSGF grants (5-0)
• Denied appeals, approved Orcutt Gas Station project (4-0, Lavagnino recused)
• Directed staff to develop RFP for infant/toddler child care spaces (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2022-2023 Public Safety Realignment Act Plan (5-0)
• Continued Big Green Cleaning contract to May 17 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-89 on precinct board member compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-90 accepting $848,011 CDBG-DR MHP funds for Escalante Meadows (5-0)
• Set hearings for Stassinos, Lacerte, Singer, and Santa Barbara Ranch appeals (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the 2021-2022 budget schedules and several service agreements. This includes a $300,000 contract for behavioral wellness consulting and renewals for medical staff. The Board is also considering emergency rental assistance through United Way.

• $300,000 contract with Resource Development Associates, Inc. for behavioral wellness services
• $132,912 agreement with Fred Berge, M.D. for psychiatric services
• $48,476 agreement with Mary Pat Sweeney, R.N. for nursing services
• Real property negotiations for Via Gaitero Road and San Marcos Preserve parcels
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program implementation via United Way

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 preliminary budget. The session includes providing direction for the upcoming recommended budget and discussing special issues. One proposal involves creating a policy to maintain a $3 million minimum reserve in the Disaster Recovery fund.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 preliminary budget
• Proposed $3 million minimum reserve for the Disaster Recovery fund balance
• Digital Transformation Update special issue
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Update special issue

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors held a budget workshop and approved $38,355,837 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) eligible projects, with revisions adding $938,400 for Public Defender positions and $444,600 for HVAC projects. They also approved several ongoing and one-time recommended budget expansions, including a Sheriff-Coroner Human Trafficking Detective and various capital projects. The board received and filed staff presentations and conducted public hearings on departmental budgets and special issues, with no substantive decisions on those items.

• Approved $38,355,837 in ARPA eligible projects, including $938,400 for Public Defender positions and $444,600 for HVAC (5-0)
• Approved ongoing expansions: Sheriff-Coroner Human Trafficking Detective, Veterans' Services Representatives, TOT Compliance Position (5-0)
• Approved one-time expansions: Zero Emissions Transport Specialist, Waterfront Infrastructure Feasibility Study, North County Youth Safety Programs, EV Infrastructure Costs, Long Range Planning Consultant, Orcutt Library Acquisition, Modoc Multi-Modal Phase 2, Mission Canyon Sewer Extension, Refugio Right of Way (5-0)
• Approved new budget policy to maintain $3 million minimum reserve in Disaster Recovery fund balance (5-0)
• Received and filed staff presentations on departmental budgets and special issues (no vote)
• Conducted public hearings on budget items; no requests to speak on most items

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is holding a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 preliminary budget. The session includes discussions on departmental budgets for public safety and community resources. The Board will also consider a new policy to maintain a $3 million minimum reserve in the Disaster Recovery fund.

• Hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 preliminary budget recommendations
• Proposed $3 million minimum reserve for the Disaster Recovery fund balance
• Budget workshop presentations for Public Safety departments including Sheriff and Fire
• Budget workshop presentations for Community Resources & Public Facilities
• Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The Board of Supervisors convened a budget workshop for FY 2022-2023, receiving and filing departmental budget presentations for Public Safety and Community Resources & Public Facilities, and conducting public hearings. The Special Issue on Maintenance and Unfunded Capital Projects was continued to April 14, 2022, with no action taken. No substantive decisions were made; the workshop was procedural and informational.

• Received and filed Public Safety departmental budgets (Sheriff, DA, Probation, Public Defender, Fire)
• Received and filed Community Resources & Public Facilities departmental budgets (Agriculture, Planning, Community Services, Public Works)
• Continued Special Issue on Maintenance and Unfunded Capital Projects to April 14, 2022

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is conducting a budget workshop for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, reviewing budgets for Health and Human Services and General Government departments. A hearing will also consider recommendations for the preliminary budget and a policy to maintain a $3 million reserve in the Disaster Recovery fund.

• Proposed $3 million minimum reserve for the Disaster Recovery fund balance
• Review of FY 2022-2023 preliminary budget recommendations
• Budget workshop for Health and Human Services departments
• Budget workshop for General Government & Support Services departments

The Board of Supervisors convened a budget workshop, receiving and filing staff presentations on the FY 2022-2023 preliminary budget and departmental budgets for Health and Human Services and General Government. No formal action was taken on the budget items; the board provided no direction and adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Received and filed FY 2022-2023 preliminary budget presentation
• Received and filed Health and Human Services departmental budgets (Social Services, Behavioral Wellness, Public Health, Child Support Services, First 5)
• Received and filed General Government & Support Services departmental budgets (Treasurer-Tax Collector, Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Human Resources, General Services)
• No action taken on budget items or policy proposals

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors is reviewing administrative amendments to several service contracts. These include a reduction in funding for Salvation Army drug and alcohol programs and an increase in funding for the Good Samaritan Shelter. The Board will also address property tax cost recovery.

• $4,670,016.00 decrease in Salvation Army services agreement
• $106,597.00 increase for Good Samaritan Shelter services
• Property Tax Administrative Cost Recovery for FY 2021-2022
• Closed session regarding litigation and labor negotiations

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a $6.5 million countywide pavement rehabilitation contract and a $2.18 million Romero Creek debris basin improvement contract, among other consent agenda items. They also upheld an appeal to approve the Hacienda Amador Homestay project, adopted a carbon neutrality goal, and denied a transient occupancy tax appeal.

• Approved $6.5M pavement rehabilitation contract to Granite Construction (5-0)
• Awarded $2.18M Romero Creek debris basin contract to Granite Construction (5-0)
• Approved $3.28M pavement preservation contract to VSS International (5-0)
• Upheld appeal and approved Hacienda Amador Homestay project (4-1)
• Adopted carbon neutrality by 2045 goal and updated 2030 target (5-0)
• Denied Timothy Gault's TOT appeal, upholding $25,623.17 assessment (5-0)
• Approved $450K security upgrades for admin buildings (4-1)
• Re-ratified drought emergency proclamation (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative and financial items. This includes receiving the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a report on investment pool assets. The Board will also consider an audit services contract and a behavioral wellness agreement.

• Contract with Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation for $145,000 to perform annual financial audits
• Agreement with Reins of H.O.P.E. for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Program services
• Receipt of the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Review of the Statement of Assets of the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including a state grant for homebuyer down payment assistance. The Board will also consider the existing State of Emergency and renew authorized agents for disaster recovery.

• $444,960.00 agreement with Housing Trust Fund of Santa Barbara County for homebuyer assistance
• Up to $28,779.50 agreement with CDFA for industrial hemp cultivation enforcement
• Review of the existing State of Emergency and social distancing measures
• Three-year renewal of authorized agents for disaster recovery

The Board of Supervisors denied the ExxonMobil Interim Trucking for Santa Ynez Unit Phased Restart Project (Case No. 17RVP-00000-00081) in a 3-2 vote, adopting the required findings for denial. The board also approved a $2.2 million professional services agreement with RNT Architects for the new Probation Headquarters Building, and continued the appeal of the Orcutt Gas Station Development Plan to May 3, 2022.

• Denied ExxonMobil Interim Trucking for Santa Ynez Unit Phased Restart Project (3-2)
• Approved $2.2M PSA with RNT Architects for Probation Headquarters Building (5-0)
• Continued Orcutt Gas Station appeal to May 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved $444,960 PLHA sub-recipient agreement with Housing Trust Fund for down payment assistance (5-0)
• Approved $539,660 DOJ grant for firearm law enforcement (5-0)
• Reaffirmed state of emergency and remote hearing authority (3-2)
• Adopted responses to 2021 Grand Jury reports on Lompoc PD, idle oil wells, and jail suicide (5-0, 3-2, 5-0)
• Approved $28,779.50 CDFA industrial hemp cultivation agreement (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will consider terminating a behavioral wellness contract because Hope Refuge, Inc. is selling assets necessary for service delivery. The meeting also includes reviews of consulting agreements and cannabis licensing ordinances.

• Termination of mental health services contract with Hope Refuge, Inc. effective March 15, 2022
• $20,070.00 increase for Rincon Consultants, Inc. regional planning grant agreement
• Extension of Good Samaritan Shelter agreement for homeless management systems to September 30, 2022
• Second reading of an ordinance amending cannabis operation licensing

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including significant new state funding for behavioral health services. The agenda also includes a grant agreement with the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation and updates to mental health plan agreements.

• Acceptance of $2,517,171.95 in SABG funding for behavioral health
• Acceptance of $1,251,949.00 in MHBG funding for behavioral health
• $10,000 grant agreement with Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation for arts support
• Amendment to the County Mental Health Plan Agreement

The Board of Supervisors denied the Santa Barbara Coalition for Responsible Cannabis appeal and granted de novo approval of the Cadwell Cannabis Cultivation Project, subject to conditions. The board also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 50 of the County Code regarding cannabis licensing, with a revised sunset date for non-conforming operations. Additionally, the board set hearings for March 2022 on several items, including the ExxonMobil Interim Trucking project and the Orcutt Gas Station appeal.

• Denied the appeal and approved the Cadwell Cannabis Cultivation Project (Case No. 19LUP-00000-00480) with conditions.
• Approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 50 (Licensing of Cannabis Operations), with a sunset date change to October 31, 2022.
• Set a hearing for March 8, 2022, on the ExxonMobil Interim Trucking project denial recommendation.
• Set a hearing for March 8, 2022, on the Orcutt Gas Station appeal.
• Set a hearing for March 1, 2022, on the Trigueiro appeal of the G&K Farms Cannabis Processing Building.
• Set a hearing for March 1, 2022, on the Galileo Pisa, LLC Apartments project.
• Set a hearing for March 8, 2022, on the Santa Barbara County Water Resources Update.
• Appointed Supervisor Williams as regular member and Supervisor Nelson as alternate to the Local Agency Formation Commission.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a ground lease and service agreement for the DignityMoves Santa Barbara project at 1016 Santa Barbara Street. This includes authorizing up to $1,140,612 in funding for temporary emergency housing operations. Other items include a landscaping contract amendment and a loan subordination agreement.

• Ground lease and $1,140,612 in funding for DignityMoves Santa Barbara project at 1016 Santa Barbara Street
• $26,475 increase to Brightview Landscaping Services contract for County Parks
• Subordination of a $717,000 County loan for Paradise Ivy, LLC Plaza Lofts in Goleta

The Board of Supervisors approved a ground lease and related agreements for the DignityMoves Santa Barbara project, placing modular units for temporary emergency housing at 1016 Santa Barbara Street. The board also re-ratified the drought emergency proclamation, approved a 3-2 vote to continue remote hearings, and adopted responses to two grand jury reports. All other consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved DignityMoves ground lease and service agreements (5-0)
• Re-ratified drought emergency proclamation (5-0)
• Continued remote hearings under state of emergency (3-2)
• Adopted response to grand jury report on pensions (5-0)
• Adopted response to grand jury report on homeless housing (5-0)
• Approved subordination agreement for Plaza Lofts loan (5-0)
• Approved landscaping contract amendment with Brightview (5-0)
• Approved budget revisions (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including an ordinance regarding hemp regulation. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding to purchase state hospital beds and the acceptance of a donation for behavioral wellness.

• Second reading of an ordinance amending the County Code regarding hemp
• Agreement to purchase state hospital beds for an estimated $2,284,900.00
• Acceptance of a $196,326.00 donation to the Department of Behavioral Wellness
• Review of Auditor-Controller reports on public property loss and cash shortages

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors adopted a hemp ordinance (Ordinance No. 5149) on a 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Nelson dissenting. The board also approved a $200,000 agreement with SBCAG for a countywide broadband strategic plan, authorized a $3.49 million funding reservation for a Homekey housing project in Santa Maria, and set a February 15 hearing on a cannabis licensing ordinance amendment. All other consent agenda items, including contracts and appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted hemp ordinance (Ordinance No. 5149) (4-1)
• Approved $200,000 SBCAG broadband plan agreement (5-0)
• Approved $3,486,400 Homekey funding reservation for 1007 Main St., Santa Maria (5-0)
• Set Feb 15 hearing on cannabis licensing ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved $2,284,900 state hospital beds MOU (5-0)
• Approved $710,089.67 Gartner IT services contract (5-0)
• Approved $448,000 SCRAM alcohol monitoring contract (5-0)
• Approved $196,326 Behavioral Wellness donation from John Kovacs Trust (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several administrative items, including a contract for sanitation services in local encampments and an ordinance for electronic campaign disclosure. The meeting also includes a report from the County Executive Officer regarding county programs and staff updates.

• Contract with Qwik Response Restoration and Construction for encampment sanitation services up to $325,000
• Ordinance requiring electronic campaign disclosure
• Resolution authorizing the Department of Behavioral Wellness to manage State Pet Assistance and Support Program Grant funds
• County Executive Officer's report on county programs and staff updates

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to uphold an appeal and grant de novo approval of the Decker Greenhouse project, overturning the Planning Commission's denial. The board also introduced ordinances for electronic campaign disclosure and hemp regulation, and approved a $325,000 contract for sanitation services to homeless encampments. A $3.49 million Homekey funding reservation was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved Decker Greenhouse project on appeal (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5147 requiring electronic campaign disclosure (5-0)
• Introduced hemp ordinance, set for second reading Feb 1 (4-1)
• Approved $325,000 sanitation services contract for encampments (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 HOME rental assistance agreement with City of Santa Maria (5-0)
• Withdrew $3,486,400 Homekey funding reservation for 1007 Main St. Santa Maria (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5148 amending cannabis business license fees (5-0)
• Approved $556,119.99 Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant agreement (5-0)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors will review the AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report and consider an amendment to the CADA agreement for alcohol and drug programs. Additionally, the Board will discuss joint applications for state housing funds.

• Amendment to CADA contract reducing total maximum amount by $220,000 to not exceed $6,690,866
• Review of the FY 2020-2021 AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report and fee schedules
• Approval of joint applications for State No Place Like Home competitive funds
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators regarding various bargaining units

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved a $15.96 million construction contract for the Foothill Road Low Water Crossing Replacement over the Cuyama River, along with a $16.8 million total authorization including contingencies. The board also approved a $1.21 million contract for the Laguna County Sanitation North Trunk Line Rehabilitation Phase 3, and authorized applications for state No Place Like Home funds for two supportive housing projects. Additionally, the board reappointed Susan Keller and Robert Kupiec to the Montecito Planning Commission and approved a $3.05 million funding reservation for a Homekey project in Goleta.

• Approved $15,962,283 contract to Security Paving Company for Foothill Road bridge (5-0)
• Approved $1,212,780 contract to Performance Pipeline Technologies for Laguna sanitation project (5-0)
• Authorized applications for $9,483,896 and $2,964,445 in No Place Like Home funds for housing projects (5-0)
• Approved $3,047,501 reservation for Homekey project at 6021 Hollister Ave, Goleta (5-0)
• Approved $2,515,192 reservation for Homekey project at 1007 Main St, Santa Maria (continued to Jan 25)
• Approved $267,300 contract with The Fund for Santa Barbara for Racial Equity Grant Program (5-0)
• Reappointed Susan Keller and Robert Kupiec to Montecito Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $4,509,493 increase for immunization grant (5-0)