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  1. Tue, Jun 238 items
    1. Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding Jeremy and Megan Raff’s Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax Final Audit Determination, as follows: (Set a hearing for July 7, 2026. Time estimate: 45 minutes) a) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver or meaningful reduction of Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest totaling $65,840.11; and b) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement for the Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest; c) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and d) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.The governing body holding the hearing.
    2. Approve the reappointment of Fred Carbone to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2029, Fourth District.
    3. Consider recommendations regarding an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2017041065) (19EIR-00000-00003) for the OASIS Meeting Center Project, Fourth District, as follows: a) After considering the Final EIR State Clearinghouse No. (SCH) 2017041065, (19EIR-00000-00003), as modified by EIR Revision Letter dated November 23, 2021, approve and adopt the Addendum to the Final EIR, for the OASIS Meeting Center Project to incorporate the scope of the Orcutt Library which has been completed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164; b) Find that no subsequent environmental review is required for the Revised OASIS Meeting Center and Orcutt Library Project after consideration of the Addendum to the Final EIR and the Final EIR (SCH No. 2017041065), certified on December 15, 2020, because there are no substantial changes in the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance that would require major revisions to the certified EIR, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162; and c) Receive the Planning Commission conformity report required by Government Code Section 65402. The Planning Commission Staff Report for New Projects in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2031 and the Planning Commission Action Letter for the hearing held on June 3, 2026 constitute the required report.
    4. Consider recommendations regarding Services Agreement with Transitions - Mental Health Association for Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Transitions - Mental Health Association (not a local vendor) for the provision of mental health services to both adults (aged 18+) and youth (aged 12-17) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $3,106,595.00; b) Delegate authority to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to (i) make immaterial changes to the Agreement as provided in Section 25 of the Agreement; (ii) authorize additional services per Exhibit A-1 Section 4; (iii) approve changes to location per Exhibit A-4 (iv) amend the Program, goals, outcomes, and measures, as provided in Section 15 of each Exhibit A-1, A-2, and A-4 through A-7; (v) agree to changes to the hours of operation as per Exhibit A-5 and A-6; (vi) adjust program capacity as per Exhibit A-5 and A-6; (vii) make changes to the staffing requirements per Exhibits A-4 through A-7; (viii) suspend for convenience per Exhibit AA; (ix) reallocate funds between funding sources as provided in Exhibit B; (x) incorporate new codes, reallocate funding, and make fee-for-service rate changes to Exhibit B-1 and B-3; all without altering the total maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
    5. Consider recommendations regarding the Authorization to Apply for Homekey+ Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing, Fifth District, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of the Community Services Department (CSD), or designee, to submit to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) a Grant Application for the 2024 Homekey+ Program in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for the development and operations of a permanent supportive housing project at 124 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, including all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents (Application); b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Application and participation in the Homekey Program, and the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds; c) Authorize the Director of the CSD, or designee, to execute all certifications, standard forms, and local grant agreements, and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds, subject to concurrence by Auditor-Controller, County Counsel and Risk Management; and d) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, finding that the proposed “Homekey” project is to provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. and that the project satisfies the requirements described more fully in Section 50675.1.4.
    6. Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 5 to Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Construction Contract, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute Amendment No. 5 to Board Contract 23168 with Marcon Engineering, Inc. (Agreement) for the construction of the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project (Project) extending the Contract Term through December 31, 2026; and b) Determine that the Project continues to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 which consists of the repair or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(b) which consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was approved by the Board on October 10, 2023 and filed.
    7. Consider recommendations regarding County Health Department (CHD) and American Indian Health and Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU between the CHD and American Indian Health and Services to facilitate patient referrals between the agencies resulting in shared access to dental services at American Indian Health and Services and Specialty and Obstetrics services at CHD for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to extend the MOU between CHD and American Indian Health and Services for up to an additional term of two years through June 30, 2030 in accordance with Section 6.A of the MOU, and to make immaterial changes pursuant to Section 6.K of the MOU, upon review and approval by the Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind the delegation at any time; and c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
    8. Consider recommendations regarding the Department of Social Services and Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year End Budget Revisions to Address Shortfall, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011112 to help address the Department of Social Services shortfall by increasing appropriations by $4,502,900.00 funded by a $2,534,000.00 operating transfer from the General Fund and $1,968,900.00 in leveraged State and federal funds and decreased interest revenue; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010996 to increase appropriations by $10,100,000.00 in Sheriff’s General Fund for Salaries and Benefits for overtime costs over budget funded by a $8,100,000.00 transfer from the General Fund and the $2,000,000.00 release of Public Safety Proposition 172 fund balance; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

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  1. Jun 23, 2026local legislationSet a hearing to consider recommendations regarding Jeremy and Megan Raff’s Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax Final Audit Determination, as follows: (Set a hearing for July 7, 2026. Time estimate: 45 minutes) a) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver or meaningful reduction of Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest totaling $65,840.11; and b) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement for the Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest; c) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and d) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
  2. Jun 23, 2026local legislationApprove the reappointment of Fred Carbone to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2029, Fourth District.
  3. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2017041065) (19EIR-00000-00003) for the OASIS Meeting Center Project, Fourth District, as follows: a) After considering the Final EIR State Clearinghouse No. (SCH) 2017041065, (19EIR-00000-00003), as modified by EIR Revision Letter dated November 23, 2021, approve and adopt the Addendum to the Final EIR, for the OASIS Meeting Center Project to incorporate the scope of the Orcutt Library which has been completed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164; b) Find that no subsequent environmental review is required for the Revised OASIS Meeting Center and Orcutt Library Project after consideration of the Addendum to the Final EIR and the Final EIR (SCH No. 2017041065), certified on December 15, 2020, because there are no substantial changes in the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance that would require major revisions to the certified EIR, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162; and c) Receive the Planning Commission conformity report required by Government Code Section 65402. The Planning Commission Staff Report for New Projects in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026-2031 and the Planning Commission Action Letter for the hearing held on June 3, 2026 constitute the required report.
  4. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding Services Agreement with Transitions - Mental Health Association for Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Transitions - Mental Health Association (not a local vendor) for the provision of mental health services to both adults (aged 18+) and youth (aged 12-17) for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $3,106,595.00; b) Delegate authority to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to (i) make immaterial changes to the Agreement as provided in Section 25 of the Agreement; (ii) authorize additional services per Exhibit A-1 Section 4; (iii) approve changes to location per Exhibit A-4 (iv) amend the Program, goals, outcomes, and measures, as provided in Section 15 of each Exhibit A-1, A-2, and A-4 through A-7; (v) agree to changes to the hours of operation as per Exhibit A-5 and A-6; (vi) adjust program capacity as per Exhibit A-5 and A-6; (vii) make changes to the staffing requirements per Exhibits A-4 through A-7; (viii) suspend for convenience per Exhibit AA; (ix) reallocate funds between funding sources as provided in Exhibit B; (x) incorporate new codes, reallocate funding, and make fee-for-service rate changes to Exhibit B-1 and B-3; all without altering the total maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
  5. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding the Authorization to Apply for Homekey+ Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing, Fifth District, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of the Community Services Department (CSD), or designee, to submit to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD) a Grant Application for the 2024 Homekey+ Program in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for the development and operations of a permanent supportive housing project at 124 S. College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, including all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents (Application); b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Application and participation in the Homekey Program, and the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds; c) Authorize the Director of the CSD, or designee, to execute all certifications, standard forms, and local grant agreements, and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds, subject to concurrence by Auditor-Controller, County Counsel and Risk Management; and d) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, finding that the proposed “Homekey” project is to provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness. and that the project satisfies the requirements described more fully in Section 50675.1.4.
  6. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 5 to Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Construction Contract, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute Amendment No. 5 to Board Contract 23168 with Marcon Engineering, Inc. (Agreement) for the construction of the Cachuma Lake RV Site Renewal Project (Project) extending the Contract Term through December 31, 2026; and b) Determine that the Project continues to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 which consists of the repair or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(b) which consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was approved by the Board on October 10, 2023 and filed.
  7. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding County Health Department (CHD) and American Indian Health and Services Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU between the CHD and American Indian Health and Services to facilitate patient referrals between the agencies resulting in shared access to dental services at American Indian Health and Services and Specialty and Obstetrics services at CHD for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to extend the MOU between CHD and American Indian Health and Services for up to an additional term of two years through June 30, 2030 in accordance with Section 6.A of the MOU, and to make immaterial changes pursuant to Section 6.K of the MOU, upon review and approval by the Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind the delegation at any time; and c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
  8. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding the Department of Social Services and Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year End Budget Revisions to Address Shortfall, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011112 to help address the Department of Social Services shortfall by increasing appropriations by $4,502,900.00 funded by a $2,534,000.00 operating transfer from the General Fund and $1,968,900.00 in leveraged State and federal funds and decreased interest revenue; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010996 to increase appropriations by $10,100,000.00 in Sheriff’s General Fund for Salaries and Benefits for overtime costs over budget funded by a $8,100,000.00 transfer from the General Fund and the $2,000,000.00 release of Public Safety Proposition 172 fund balance; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
  9. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Conclude Emergency Actions for the Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and California Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids; b) Determine that the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director in response to the late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events are concluded as of today’s date pursuant to California Public Contract Code section 22050(c)(3); and c) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.
  10. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding the approval to retroactively pay outstanding invoices with Wittman Enterprises LLC, invoices not covered by contract, as follows: a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Fire Department to retroactively pay outstanding invoices totaling $36,192.26 to Wittman Enterprises that were incurred during a period between contracts; and b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are governmental fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
  11. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding the Serrano Advisors LLC Agreement for Administrative Efficiencies and Cost Savings Consulting Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Serrano Advisors, LLC for Administrative Efficiencies and Cost Saving, for a period of performance from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This agreement includes a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $215,000.00; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
  12. Jun 23, 2026local legislationConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Sensibill Services, Inc. Agreement for CalAIM Justice Involved Medi-Cal Billing to Replace Exhibit D: HIPAA Business Associate Agreement, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Sensibill Services, Inc. (Sensibill) for California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice Involved (JI) third party Medi-Cal billing services to delete the current Exhibit D, Business Associate Agreement, in its entirety and replace it with the updated Exhibit D, Business Associate Agreement, with no change to the Agreement term or total maximum contract amount not to exceed $540,000.00; b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to execute any future non-material amendments or administrative updates to the Agreement, including updates to attachments or exhibits that do not change the term, scope, or total maximum contract amount, upon review and concurrence by the Auditor-Controller’s Office, Risk Management, and County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

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