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The newly opened North Branch Jail near Santa Maria has reported its first COVID-19 cases.

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

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Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said he doesn’t want to move forward with a Santa Maria homeless shelter without a collaborative partnership with the city of Santa Maria.

Santa Maria homeless shelter effort delayed

Six inmates at the newly opened North Branch Jail have tested positive for COVID-19. Two inmates at the jail near Santa Maria tested positive on Sunday. Another three tested positive Monday, and one tested positive Tuesday. All of the six inmates are asymptomatic, said Raquel Zick, the public information officer for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Use of the new jail started Saturday when 244 inmates were transported from the county’s Main Jail in Santa Barbara to isolate them from the inmates who tested positive during that

jail’s COVID-19 outbreak, which began on Dec. 8. Ms. Zick said all the transferred inmates were quarantined and tested daily since their arrival. It was during this surveillance testing that the COVID-19 positive inmates were identified, according to a news release from Ms. Zick. Since the Jan. 18 update by the sheriff’s office, the Main Jail has identified 28 additional COVID-19 positive inmates. There have been a total of 249 cases in this outbreak, which includes 37 active cases, 208 recovered, and four inmates who were released. Please see OUTBREAK on A4

County puts aside application after objections from the city of Santa Maria

By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS STAFF WRITER

Santa Barbara County is postponing a step in the process to turn a Santa Maria motel into a homeless shelter. The Board of Supervisors, in partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of

Santa Barbara, has delayed the application process for a state grant. The $17.9 million grant would fund the purchase of a 75-unit Motel 6 on East Main Street, which would be turned into a homeless shelter. The deadline to apply for the grant is Monday. At this time, the Board

of Supervisors will not be moving forward with the grant application, after facing significant resistance from the city of Santa Maria. At its meeting Tuesday in Santa Maria, the board decided not to allocate the $3.5 million needed to qualify the housing authority for the grant. “At the end of the day, you have

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Breyer announces retirement from Supreme Court By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

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Justice Stephen Breyer said he will stay with the Supreme Court until his successor is confirmed.

Justice Stephen Breyer, the oldest Supreme Court justice and the oldest one in the liberal wing at age 83, made it official Thursday. He’s retiring. Justice Breyer told President Joe Biden of his decision in a letter dated Jan. 27. The justice wrote that he wants to stay on the bench until his successor is confirmed. News of the retirement was leaked Wednesday and appeared in national media reports. Justice Breyer’s retirement sets the stage for President Joe Biden to keep a campaign promise to nominate the court’s first black woman.

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It also sets the stage for a debate in the Senate with 50 Republicans and 50 Democrats (technically it’s 48 Democrats and two independents who caucus with the Democrats). If there’s a tie, Vice President Kamala Harris would break it and no doubt vote for the nominee. Liberals encouraged Justice Breyer to retire while the Democrats still had control of the Senate ahead of this fall’s midterms. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, promised a quick and fair process in reviewing whomever President Biden nominates. At a White House event Thursday, President Biden Please see BREYER on A4

Economic growth exceeds expectations

to put these people somewhere,” 5th District Supervisor Steve Lavagnino told the News-Press, referring to the homeless who would have lived in a motel renovated to serve as a shelter. He said the city assured the county that wrap-around services

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President Joe Biden said he expects to pick a Supreme Court nominee by the end of February.

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(The Center Square) — Newly released economic figures showed that the U.S. economy grew more than expected last quarter. The Commerce Department released the data Thursday showing that Gross Domestic Product increased 6.9% in the last quarter of 2021. That figure exceeded experts’ predictions of 5.5% growth and far outpaced the previous quarter’s 2.3% increase. “The acceleration in real GDP in the fourth quarter primarily reflected an upturn in exports, accelerations in private inventory investment and PCE, and smaller decreases in residential fixed investment and federal government spending that were partly offset by a downturn in state and local government spending,” the Commerce

Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said. “Imports accelerated.” The increase in economic growth from October through December led to a healthy growth year in 2021, despite weaker growth earlier in the year. “GDP growth dramatically outpaced forecasts made a year ago. Most forecasters expected the economy to grow 3 to 4% this year,” said Jason Furman, former adviser to President Barack Obama and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute. “Instead it has grown 5.5%. That is more than a percentage point faster than even the most optimistic forecast was expecting.” The federal agency said COVID-19 is still a significant factor affecting economic increase. “The increase in fourth quarter GDP reflected the continued economic impact Please see GDP on A2

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955 new COVID-19 cases, one death reported By KATHERINE ZEHNDER NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT

Santa Barbara County reported 955 new COVID-19 cases and one death Thursday. The individual resided in Santa Maria, was in the 70-plus age category and had underlying medical conditions. The death was not associated with a congregate care facility. Of the 955 cases, the highest number, 222, was in Santa Maria, according to the Public Health

Department. Neighboring Orcutt had 54 cases. Elsewhere, 172 cases were reported in Lompoc and nearby Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village. One hundred and fifty-four cases were in Santa Barbara and unincorporated Mission Canyon. Thirty-nine cases were in the North County areas that include Sisquoc, Casmalia, Garey, Cuyama, New Cuyama and Guadalupe. Seventy-three cases were in Isla Vista. Santa Ynez Valley reported

48 cases. Sixty cases were in Goleta. Sixty-one cases were in unincorporated Goleta Valley and Gaviota. Twenty-nine cases were in the South Coast corridor, which includes Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria. The location of forty-two cases are pending. One hundred and thirtysix patients are recovering in county hospitals. Another 16 are recovering in intensive care units.

Santa Barbara County now has a total of 76,168 cases, of which 6,115 are still infectious. The total number of deaths is now 599. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reported that 70.3% of the eligible 5-and-older population is fully vaccinated. Of the entire county population (all ages), 66.2% is fully vaccinated. All numbers are provided by the health department. email: kzendher@newspress.com

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Goleta to celebrate 20th anniversary

GOLETA —The city of Goleta’s 20th anniversary celebration will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 5 at Rancho La Patera and Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Road. The Goleta event was originally scheduled for Feb. 5, but was postponed due to COVID-19. Activities will include premiere

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Continued from Page A1 and 24-hour security would be on-site should the project move forward. “While the county could continue to move forward, I don’t really want to move forward without a collaborative partnership with the city,” Supervisor Lavagnino told the News-Press. “While I understand their hesitancy, this isn’t a perfect solution, and I don’t think there is one,” Supervisor Lavagnino said, conceding he understood the city’s concerns. Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino expressed her concerns with the 11th-hour effort, which only allowed time for the mayor to have one meeting with Supervisor Lavagnino and the housing authority. Mayor Patino said she felt that the project was not well thoughtout or planned. She expressed that she felt

of the city’s 20-year reflections video, live music by the Salt Martians (bluegrass) and The Nombres (rock and country), anniversary tributes and a toast with dessert, community mural station, photo station, train ride and tractor rides, raffle prizes and other activities. There will also be popcorn.

the proposed shelter was a very rushed, last-minute effort and that she had no time to propose this project to the citizens of Santa Maria. Mayor Patino also expressed concerns with the North Depot Street apartments in Santa Maria. The project was developed by the county housing authority. When the North Depot Street apartments went in, a lot of guarantees fell through, she said. “Until they can clean up the problems at the Depot Street apartments, I think it’s inappropriate to let them put in more apartments,” Mayor Patino told the News-Press. Mayor Patino also said that she heard a veteran who lived in the North Depot Street apartments say, “I don’t feel safe here.” “There are a lot of unresolved issues that need to be resolved,” Mayor Patino said. “I still don’t know what the plan is supposed to be.” email: kzhender@newpress.com

People attending the outdoor event are asked to bring their own chairs. For more information or be a participant in the celebration, contact Community Relations Manager Kelly Hoover at khoover@cityofgoleta.org. At the Feb. 1 Goleta City Council, Mayor Paula Perotte

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The Montecito Fire Department’s Type 3 wildland engine, E391, is in Big Sur during the Colorado Fire.

will read a proclamation recognizing the city’s 20 years of incorporation. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. You can watch the recognition live on Goleta TV channel 19 or at www.cityofgoleta.org/ goletameetings.

Local fire departments are helping with efforts to fight the Colorado Fire in Big Sur. The local strike team includes the Santa Barbara City Fire Department, the Montecito Fire Department, the Lompoc Fire Department, the Santa Maria Fire Department and the

Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District. The crews are working together to extinguish hot spots and mop around structures, according to the Montecito Fire Department’s post Thursday on Twitter. The department said its Type 3 wildland engine, E391, is in Big Sur with the local strike team. — Dave Mason

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Continued from Page A1 of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fourth quarter, COVID-19 cases resulted in continued restrictions and disruptions in the operations of establishments in some parts of the country,” BEA said in its release of the numbers. “Government assistance payments in the form of forgivable loans to businesses, grants to state and local

governments, and social benefits to households all decreased as provisions of several federal programs expired or tapered off.” “The full economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be quantified in the GDP estimate for the fourth quarter because the impacts are generally embedded in source data and cannot be separately identified,” the agency added. Casey Harper works at The Center Square’s Washington, D.C., bureau.

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Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino expressed concern that Santa Barbara County’s proposed homeless shelter was a rushed, lastminute effort.

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Santa Barbara police honor dispatch supervisor who had an ‘angel’s voice’ By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

An honor guard stood and the interim Santa Barbara police chief spoke Thursday during a ceremony for Gina Battaglia, a beloved police officer and dispatch supervisor who died suddenly from a workrelated illness in August. A plaque has been added to the department’s Fallen Officer Memorial in her honor. Ms. Battaglia joined the department in September 2007 as a police officer working patrol, and she was promoted to a crime scene investigation officer in October 2015. “One of Gina’s greatest CSI skills was finding and collecting fingerprints,” said Sgt. Ethan Ragsdale, the department’s public information officer. “If a burglar had known it was her investigating the crime, they would have given the crime a second thought.” In July 2018, Officer Battaglia transferred to the Santa Barbara Police Combined Communications Center as a dispatcher and later was promoted to dispatch supervisor. “Her training and experience as a police officer made her an absolute asset to the Combined Communications Center,” Sgt. Ragsdale said in a news release. “Gina truly had an ‘angel’s voice’

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on the radio for the officers responding to potentially dangerous calls. Most don’t realize that a dispatcher is who an officer relies upon to keep them safe, and Gina kept her officers safe. “Her friends and co-workers would describe Gina as always having a positive attitude and a welcome presence,” Sgt. Ragsdale said. “Her positivity was contagious. Her supervisors commented how she was amazing to work with and strived to do the absolute best job possible.”

Her hobbies included spending time helping with her children’s school activities such as baseball, softball and soccer. She enjoyed playing golf and was a classic car enthusiast. “Gina was a dedicated public servant with a heart of gold,” Sgt. Ragsdale said. “She was deeply cared about by everyone she worked with, and her memory helps motivate all of us to be more positive, more caring, and more dedicated to our chosen profession.”

During Thursday’s ceremony at the department in her honor, Interim Chief Bernard Melekian said, “It’s not how they died for which you remember them, but how they lived.” Officer Battaglia is survived by her husband and two children. “Gina will always be remembered in our hearts and will always be a member of the Santa Barbara Police Department,” Sgt. Ragsdale said. email: dmason@newspress.com

Wharf Wednesday to feature Paradise Kings SANTA BARBARA — The best view of Santa Barbara is from Stearns Wharf. And organizers say the best time to experience that view is during Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate the wharf’s 150th

birthday, merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month during 2022. The next Wharf Wednesday on Feb. 2 will feature live music by the Paradise Kings. This free concert will take place 4 to 6 p.m.

in the Harbor Restaurant parking lot. The Paradise Kings play a variety of covers and original material that includes rock, blues and a few swing tunes. Stay tuned to stearnswharf.org

for further announcements on music and other events that will take place throughout the year. The big anniversary bash will be on Oct. 8.

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(The Center Square) — When the pandemic first hit, business slowed to a crawl for Alex Villicana, owner of Re:Find Distillery and Villicana Winery in Paso Robles. With tasting rooms shut down due to COVID-19, Mr. Villicana was left with limited options to distribute his spirits and wine products to customers. Before the pandemic, Mr. Villicana had partnered with a few restaurants to distribute his spirits, but when many establishments shuttered during the first few months of the pandemic, working with distributors proved to be a challenge. So, when the state passed an emergency order allowing distilleries to ship directly to consumers, Mr. Villicana and his staff jumped at the opportunity to send their spirits across the state directly to their customers’ doors. “It was a huge savior to us,” Mr. Villicana told The Center Square. “For us to keep the lights on, we started reaching out online to people who would come to the distillery and tried our spirits and told them we were allowed to ship. We were able to generate enough revenue to basically keep the lights on and keep our employees employed.” Under existing law, wineries can ship directly to consumers, but distilleries are prohibited. But a temporary emergency order passed in 2020 allowed distillers to send their products directly to customers, saving many businesses from bankruptcy as the pandemic continued. However, the provisions in the emergency law are set to expire at the end of March. With the clock ticking, several lawmakers filed legislation that would permanently allow distilleries to ship direct to consumers, maintaining a stream of sales revenue for distillers hit hard by the pandemic. The proposal, outlined in Senate Bill 620, would authorize licensed distillers to send spirits directly to a California resident 21 or older. The bill would apply to licensed distilleries located in state and out of state. If the permit holder is located out of state, they would be required to pay all applicable taxes and be in full compliance with the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. The bill will likely be considered by the Senate Monday, running right up against a legislative deadline. Since the bill was introduced last year, it must

pass the Senate on Monday to advance. Senator Ben Allen, D-Santa Monica, who introduced the bill in February 2021, said in a statement that the passage of this bill would help small distilleries across the state by ensuring customers have access to products that are not found in stores. “One of the silver linings of this pandemic has been the development of creative policy ideas spurred by the need to adjust to life under COVID,” Sen. Allen said. “Direct-to-consumer shipping of wine has already existed in the state for more than three decades. I’ve heard from distillers across the state, including in my community, and consumers should be afforded the same opportunity.” The bill has won support from several entities, including the Distilled Spirits Council. Supporters say the bill would offer continued support for distillers who are still in the midst of operating during the pandemic. “Direct-to-consumer shipping of spirits has served as a critical lifeline for many California distilleries hit hard by the pandemic,” Lisa Hawkins, senior vice president of public affairs at the Distilled Spirits Council, told The Center Square. “These distilleries play an important role in their communities by creating

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jobs, supporting local agriculture and boosting tourism. Making this sales channel permanent would provide much-needed support to distillers as they try to navigate the uncertainty of the pandemic and grow their businesses.” Mr. Villicana said during the pandemic, about 20-30% of his revenue was produced by shipping directly to consumers. In the future, he believes direct sales could account for a more significant share of profits but noted that many distillers are hesitant to put marketing dollars behind it if the law remains in effect only temporarily. The law has faced opposition from several groups, including the California Labor Federation and the California Beer and Beverage Distributors. Opposition groups have cited concerns about an interruption in the state’s threetier distribution system as a result of SB 620. Others have voiced opposition over the potential impact on jobs. “SB 620 will have a dramatic impact on the number and quality of jobs performed by our members across the state,” the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council said in a statement. “Distilled spirits wholesalers in California employ over 5,000 employees, most of who are Teamster members. Likewise, small and large retailers employ

tens of thousands of Californians at brick and mortar grocery and liquor stores. “This bill would allow out-ofstate distillers to bypass those businesses and the jobs they create, threatening the vitality of those employed here in California.” Supporters of the bill have pushed back on this notion, however, pointing to the success of the wine industry in incorporating direct sales into its distribution practices. Mr. Villicana said the majority of wine distribution still goes through a three-tier system, even though wineries can ship directly to customers, which has led to growth for both retailers and wholesalers. “If history is any example of what can happen, everybody is going to gain out of (SB 620),” he said. Ms. Hawkins added that directto-consumer shipping can serve as an on-ramp to the three-tier system for distillers. “It allows distillers to introduce consumers to new spirits products and build demand for them,” she said. “The end goal is for distillers to be able to grow a brand to a point where they can partner with a distributor to provide more efficiency and broader reach.” Madison Hirneisen covers California for The Center Square.

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State attorneys general discuss border crisis solutions By BETHANY BLANKLEY THE CENTER SQUARE CONTRIBUTOR

(The Center Square) — Ahead of a two-day border summit hosted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, attorneys general from across the country are sharing why border security is important for their states. One of them, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, has expressed a sentiment other Republican AGs also share: “All states are border states” and all states are being impacted by President Joe Biden’s open border policies. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who’s attending the summit, told The Center Square, “The Biden administration’s many failures may have pushed the crisis at the southern border out of the headlines at liberal media outlets, but it’s far from over. “President Biden’s failure to secure the border is harming Montana communities. Fentanyl and meth continue to flood across the border, making their way to our state, and bringing crime and death with them,” Mr. Knudsen added. “I’m grateful that Attorney General Paxton is hosting this summit and giving attorneys general the opportunity to see the crisis firsthand.” Mr. Knudsen sued the Biden administration with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich last year. “Law enforcement officers in Montana are doing what they

can to combat crime resulting from drugs trafficked across the southern border, but we’re fighting an uphill battle until the Biden administration does its job and enforces immigration laws,” Mr. Knudsen said. The current catch-and-release policy, not deporting as many as are eligible under Title 42, changing Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation policies, and releasing “thousands of people into our communities with no consideration of their potential criminal history is a dangerous policy,” Mr. Knudsen said. Montana — a border state with Canada — is not immune to Mexican cartels, Mr. Knudsen noted. Montana Highway Patrol officials have warned the public about large-scale criminal networks bringing illegal drugs and weapons into the state, contributing to increased addiction and violence. Criminal investigations in Montana have found that methamphetamine and fentanyl are coming from Mexico. The Montana Department of Justice announced arrests of Mexican cartel members smuggling drugs into the state or managing distribution points in major cities. Last year, two major Montana meth traffickers were charged for their involvement with a drug trafficking ring reportedly connected to the Sinaloa cartel. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said the six million people he represents are being negatively impacted by illegal border crossings. Coming to Texas isn’t

the first time he’s been to the U.S.Mexico border. Last year, he visited several locations “to get a firsthand look at the current state of the crisis” and collaborate with other attorneys general on proposed solutions, he said. “Often, when government officials go to the southern border, we are shown all that is going right,” Mr. Rokita said. “But my experience at the Florida, Texas and Arizona borders, which I visited in late October, offered proof of all that is going wrong.” Last August, Mr. Rokita filed an amicus brief joined by 14 other attorneys general in support of Texas and Missouri’s lawsuit to force the Biden administration to reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Texas and Missouri. But since then, Mr. Paxton and Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, who’s also attending the border summit, say they’ve since had to take additional action to hold the administration accountable to reinstate the policy. “Securing the southern border is critical to fighting human trafficking and stopping the deadly flow of fentanyl and other drugs into the interior,” Mr. Schmitt told The Center Square. “Unfortunately, the Biden administration’s weak border policies have led to record-high border crossings and enabled human traffickers and drug cartels to thrive, which affects Missouri and states all across the country.” Texas and Missouri also sued the administration to require it to resume constructing the border wall using funds previously

appropriated by Congress. A court hasn’t yet ruled on the case, but Mr. Schmitt said, “Missouri will continue to take concrete action to secure the border, even when the Biden administration won’t.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the agency was using the border wall funds for environmental and maintenance projects after halting all contracts and wall construction projects last year. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Ruttledge, who’s also attending the border summit, told The Center Square, “We have seen the Biden administration fail the American people by not taking control of the crisis at the border, and it has impacted communities across our nation, including those in Arkansas. I want people to come to this great country in accordance with our laws and in the light of day, rather than running through the dead of night.” At a recent event in Texas, the attorney general highlighted how President Biden’s open border policies are contributing to increased crime and drugs heading north through Texas into Arkansas. Mr. Reyes also said at the same event that everything Texas is dealing with “is coming up to Utah. The amount of deaths we have to deal with from fentanyl or fentanyl-laced drugs is increasing exponentially. There are enough drugs pouring in from the South to kill our entire nation many times over. It is that serious. It is that sobering.”

Trucker convoy protests Canada-U.S.vaccine mandate By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE SENIOR REPORTER

(The Center Square) — Tens of thousands of truck drivers have formed a caravan to draw attention to their cause and protest new vaccine mandates. The “Freedom Convoy” departed from Vancouver, Canada, Sunday, with some estimates at 50,000 truck drivers heading for Ottawa, the nation’s capital, to protest new vaccine mandates to cross the U.S.-Canada border. Canada implemented the mandate Jan. 15. The large trucks have been joined by regular vehicles in opposition to the mandate, one of several COVID-19 policy protests to break out around the world in recent months. Photos and videos of the convoy have flooded social media sites like Twitter, furthering the reach of the protest and rallying antimandate sentiments in the U.S and abroad. A GoFundMe online fundraiser has raised about $6.5 million for the cause. “Our current government is

implementing rules and mandates that are destroying the foundation of our businesses, industries and livelihoods,” says the online fundraiser’s page. “We are a peaceful country that has helped protect nations across the globe from tyrannical governments who oppressed their people, and now it seems it is happening here. Small businesses are being destroyed, homes are being destroyed, and people are being mistreated and denied fundamental necessities to survive. It’s our duty as Canadians to put an end to these mandates. We are doing this for our future Generations and to regain our lives back. “We are asking for Donations to help with the costs of fuel first, and hopefully food and lodgings to help ease the pressures of this arduous task,” the post adds. “It’s a small price to pay for our freedoms.” The convoy has been welcomed in many towns with onlookers, gathering often in the snow to wave at the truckers as they pass. “My wife Val and I honked and waved on Sunday to show our support for our local truckers as

they took to the road to protest the newly-imposed truckers mandate by Justin Trudeau,” said Canadian MP Bob Zimmer. “Imposed at a time when we are already seeing supply chain shortages and skyrocketing inflation, the prime minister is implementing a mandate that will leave tens of thousands of truckers unable to work and puts our food security at risk. Conservatives have always supported Canadians’ right to determine their own health choices. For those who are unvaccinated, we continue to believe in reasonable measures, such as rapid testing, to help protect everyone, especially the most vulnerable.” The protest has garnered international attention, both through media outlets and wide social media sharing and retweeting. Even billionaire Tesla and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk weighed in on the rally. “Canadian truckers rule,” he wrote on Twitter. Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, responded to that message.

“Especially the vast majority of truckers who made the responsible decision to get vaccinated and are working hard to keep our grocery stores stocked and families fed,” he said. The Canadian Trucking Alliance has spoken out against the protest, but that hasn’t stopped thousands from joining the movement. “The Government of Canada and the United States have now made being vaccinated a requirement to cross the border. This regulation is not changing so, as an industry, we must adapt and comply with this mandate,” said CTA president Stephen Laskowski. “The only way to cross the border, in a commercial truck or any other vehicle, is to get vaccinated.” Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he has tested positive for COVID. “Last night, I learned that I have been exposed to COVID-19,” he announced. “I feel fine and will be working from home. Stay safe, everyone – and please get vaccinated.”

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Custody staff are working with the county’s Wellpath healthcare partners to monitor and care for the six inmates who tested positive. Ms. Zick said they have been rehoused and isolated in a separate housing area. The sheriff’s office is also coordinating with the Santa Barbara County Superior Court and the Public Defender’s Office to adjust court appearances to prevent the spread of the virus through the movement of inmates. In addition, all staff, contractors, vendors, and others who work in positions having direct inmate contact are regularly tested and required to wear an N95 mask while working, Ms. Zick noted. She said the sheriff’s office

Mr. Mazzini passed away November 27, 2021 after a brief illness. He became a paraplegic after suffering a fall in his apartment and spent the last 2 years of his life in nursing homes. Ted was a Santa Barbara native making it his permanent home upon returning to Santa Barbara after serving 4 years in the U.S. Navy. His ﬁrst job was selling mene’s clothes at Silverwoods, an exclusive clothing store the movie star, Cary Grant, often frequented. Mr. Mazzini is interred at the Calvary Cemetery, 199 Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA.

WOODRING, Don

Don was born March 31, 1931 in Santa Barbara, He passed away December 13, 2021 due to heart complications following an extended illness. He leaves behind he wife Mary of 69 years of marriage and daughter Donna Yencer. Mr. Woodring worked at Foremost Dairies and the U.S. Post Ofﬁce, retiring at age 60 with 28 years of service at the post ofﬁce. Don had a friendly nature and outgoing personality and will be sadly missed by a close, caring family, as well as many friends and relatives. Funeral services were held December 27, with interment and burial at the Santa Barbara cemetery.

COOK, Joseph “Joe” Michael

Joseph “Joe” Michael Cook, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16th. Born to parents Joseph Zaragoza and Martha Cook on October 15, 1944. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen Cook, and his four children, Michael Cook, Elizabeth Cook, Robert Cook, and Cynthia Cook and ﬁve grandchildren, Andrew Cook, Joseph Cook, Gabriel Cook, Alyssa Cook, and Malia Cook. He served in the Navy from 1962-1964 and was honorably discharged. Joe was born and raised in Santa Barbara where he worked as a Truck Driver for more than 30 years employed with the Badastini Brothers (Santa Barbara Sand and Topsoil) and Bob’s Backhoe & Trucking Company. In the 1960s he was part of the “Chevrollers” car club and was also known as “Smoking Joe” for always pufﬁng on his cigars. He was loved by many for his unique personality and his straightforward humor. He loved barbecuing for family and friends, cruising around town, and classic car shows. The family thanks Dr. Sal Garfolo, The Visiting Nurses Association and the Wound Center Staff. Graveyard services are at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, Friday, January 28th, at 1:00 pm with a celebration of life to follow.--

SLOAN, Belva Ann

(poet Anne McClaughery) Belva Ann Sloan, passed away peacefully in her sleep January 20, 2022 in Santa Barbara, CA. Born in 1929 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to David Barney and Fern Buckner, she wrote her ﬁrst poem at age 8 1/2 and was published by 11. She attended Mary Harden Baylor College in Belton, TX and received her degree in Drama from The University of Texas at Austin where she met her future husband John McClaughery Sloan. Under the pen name Anne McClaughery, she taught a poetry workshop at Santa Barbara City College Adult Education for over 40 years. Upon retirement, she continued teaching informally at the Maravilla poetry workshop. Much beloved as an inspiration and mentor, a collection of poems written by students in Anne McClaughery’s poetry class, “Stepping Stones: A Collection of Poems by Santa Barbara Poets”, was published by Blue Point Books (2011). Her award-winning poems have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines. Ann won the California Chapter of Chaparral Poets Golden Pegasus Award in 1973 for the poem “In Lilliput”. She was a member of the Ina Coolbrith Circle, Santa Barbara Chaparral Poets, and First Christian Church of Santa Barbara, CA. Ann is survived by her sons, Kirk and Robert, daughters, Adele, Barbara and Jennifer, grandsons Jeffrey and Jonathan, nephews Barton, Brandon and Mark. She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. Sloan, brothers Bruce and Byron. No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify friends and family in the future when a Celebration of Life can be safely scheduled. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Casa Cambria for their many years of extraordinary care. Donations can be made to Central Coast Home Health and Hospice.

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email: dmason@newspress.com has worked on a continual basis with its Wellpath and Public Health partners to address this outbreak as well as to establish and constantly re-evaluate plans for health safety within the Main Jail. Inmates are tested when they arrive in custody and are housed separately from the general population during the initial 10 days of their stay. They are tested again before they are moved out of the quarantine area into other areas of the facility. During their stay, inmates are tested whenever they exhibit symptoms and whenever they might have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, Ms. Zick explained. The sheriff’s office continues to offer all three COVID-19 vaccines to all inmates. email; kzehnder@newspress.com

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Guadalupe 66/42

Santa Maria 69/41

Vandenberg 63/46

New Cuyama 65/36 Ventucopa 65/40

Los Alamos 69/41

Buellton 69/38

Solvang 68/38

Gaviota 63/48

SANTA BARBARA 69/41 Goleta 70/44

Carpinteria 69/51 Ventura 71/56

AIR QUALITY KEY Good Moderate

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STATE CITIES Bakersfield Barstow Big Bear Bishop Catalina Concord Escondido Eureka Fresno Los Angeles Mammoth Lakes Modesto Monterey Napa Oakland Ojai Oxnard Palm Springs Pasadena Paso Robles Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Tahoe Valley

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Wind from the west at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a west swell 1-3 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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Wind from the west at 4-8 knots today. Wind waves 2 feet or less with a west swell 1-3 feet at 12-second intervals. Visibility clear.

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the end of February. Washington observers have said the president’s list of possible nominees could include D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger and South Carolina District Judge J. Michelle Childs. President Biden called Justice Breyer’s retirement “bittersweet.” In 1994, Mr. Biden chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee, which held Mr. Breyer’s confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court position.

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At Lake Cachuma’s maximum level at the point at which water starts spilling over the dam holds 188,030 acre-feet. An acre-foot is 325,851 gallons, equivalent to the amount of water consumed annually by 10 people in an urban environment. Storage 93,214 acre-ft. Elevation 712.16 ft. Evaporation (past 24 hours) 8.1 acre-ft. Inflow 9.4 acre-ft. State inflow 13.3 acre-ft. Storage change from yest. -37 acre-ft. Report from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

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It’s in their nature to play

Kids will get to climb, jump, run and explore safely in Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s new Backcountry

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Redwood trees grace the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, which plans to emphasize playing and exploring with its new Backcountry.

By DAVE MASON NEWS-PRESS MANAGING EDITOR

any adults remember when they were kids and played in the woods, where their imagination could roam free. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is working to recreate that experience through a new immersive Backcountry, where kids ages 5-13 can safely jump, climb, run, explore and play. Landscaping efforts for the site started recently on the $4 million project, which is set to open in June. It’s the culmination of design efforts that began almost seven years ago. Executive Director Steve Windhager said the four-acre-plus Backcountry will be the garden’s largest space ever devoted to a single display. “You can’t imagine how excited I am,” Mr. Windhager said. “This is the garden I’ve been wanting to build for over six years.” He noted that 50 years ago, most of the garden consisted of the backcountry. “I talked with people who grew up here in Santa Barbara, and they talked to me about how they rode their bikes to the botanic garden and spent the day exploring,” Mr. Windhager said. “They would climb trees and rocks.” He explained that the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has found a way to safely recreate that experience with secure structures and a lot of mulch for soft landings from short falls. “Part of being a kid is occasionally falling. We have to let kids take some risks, or it’s not fun and they can’t grow and develop,” Mr. Windhager said. He added that the area will be staffed with full-time rangers who will serve as “lifeguards” to keep kids safe. What’s more, kids will engage with nature. “At the end of the day, we want to inspire the next generation of conservationists,” Mr. Windhager said, noting that today’s kids are tomorrow’s parents. “We need people who love native plants and who want to bring their kids back in 20, 30 years and reconnect with the natural world.” There will be several entrances to the Backcountry. The main jumping off point will be at Campbell Bridge in the Sycamore Grove. From there, families will walk into the Backcountry, which consists of Upper Creek Walk,

FYI The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. The last admission is at 4:30 p.m. Members only can go to the garden at 9 a.m. Admission is $16 for adults, $12 for seniors 60 and older, $10 for students with ID and $8 for youths ages 3-17. Admission is free for members and children 2 and younger. Parking is free. Dogs are allowed if they’re on a leash. Fully vaccinated visitors aren’t required to wear masks outdoors, but everyone is asked to wear a mask when indoors. For more information, go to www. sbbg.org.

Basecamp, Raptor’s Perch and Quail Grove. At Upper Creek Walk, a trail will lead families under a canopy of coast oaks, California bay laurels, sycamores and other native plants. Kids and their parents will see the beautiful areas along Mission Creek as they hike into interactive areas. “The main trail will be easy to navigate for people of all ages,” Mr. Windhager said, noting it will be wide and will feature ramps instead of steps.“Smaller spur trails will go off the main trail. The trails will be opportunities for kids in particular to learn a little independence, but they will be in earshot of parents. “One of the first things you’ll discover is our Fallen Forest,” Mr. Windhager said. “This is quite frankly my favorite spot.” The Fallen Forest will consist of trees, including pines and oaks, which have fallen in the garden or other places. They will be anchored onto a hillside to create “the experience of climbing a tree without having to run the risk of falling 20 feet to the ground,” Mr. Windhager said. “If you fall off these trees, you’ll probably fall four or five feet and land in a nice cushion of 20 inches of mulch, which meets guidelines from the state of California for appropriate play space.” He said the trees will be anchored by rebar and bolted concrete anchors. “Maintenance is going to be a major part of this exhibit,” Mr. Windhager said. “We are going to have to replace it over time. “Everything is going to change and evolve over time,” he said. “We’re never going to let the trees rot to the point that they become

unsafe. We’ll have some staff there on a daily basis. At some point, they’ll be removing logs and adding others.” Mr. Windhager explained the Fallen Forest will feature novice and more advanced routes for varying skills. “There’ll be something for everybody. We’ll have boulders you can climb over and around.” Kids will need to use one arm and probably both arms to climb up what’s essentially a steep hill made from fallen trees, Mr. Windhager said. “There will be ropes to help if you want them.” The routes, which include a series of shallow stone waterfalls, will bring kids back to the main trail. From there, they’ll go to the Salamander Snag, where kids can flip over boards and logs to see bugs. The garden’s existing Hidden Centennial Maze, which was created in partnership with the Garden Club of Santa Barbara, will be there as well and will have a new secret entrance. Families can go on to explore Basecamp, a meadow with scattered seating. It’ll be a place to fill a water bottle and enjoy a sack lunch. “We joke that this is a safe place for kids to park their parents and know they’ll be well cared for,” Mr. Windhager said. “There will be comfortable seating, shade and a little bit-of Wi-Fi. You can bring your newspaper or your Kindle or whatever and hang out. Kids can go do whatever they want.” Families also can stop at the compositing bathroom. Nearby is the Lower Meadow and a Casitas playhouse. After Basecamp, families can take a short hike to the highest point of The Backcountry: the Raptor’s Perch. It’ll be similar to a tree house. “What we’re building is a flat area, elevated between these two really large areas,” he said. “The platform allows for a new Casitas (playhouse). “Because it’s a on hillside, it will be only five to 10 feet off the ground,” Mr. Windhager said, adding that there will be soft mulch on the ground and likely some railings. “Because of where it sits, it will give a sense of being much higher.” Near the Raptor’s Perch will be the Coyote Bramble, which will feature 20 truckloads of rocks that came from cleanup efforts for areas affected by the 2018 Montecito debris flow. Kids will get

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From top, the Backcountry will allow kids some independence in a safe manner as they learn about nature. Basecamp, seen in the second illustration, will be an area where parents can kick back with Wi-Fi or a newspaper while their kids go exploring. The Raptor’s Perch, seen in the back of the third illustration, will give kids a great view of the botanic garden. Set to open in June, the 4-acre-plus Backcountry will be a place where kids and their families can have adventures. They can enter from several points, but the main one is over Campbell Bridge in Sycamore Grove.

to climb over the boulders. The Backcountry ends with the Quail Grove, a space just above Mission Creek where kids can go exploring. The area features boulders, piles of leaves and woody debris. A Casitas playhouse will be there as well, and trees have been

shaped to create Living Structures. Kids also will discover fossils near the Fossil View Crossing over Mission Creek, which is another entrance and exit from the Backcountry. Mr. Windhager emphasized how much he’s looking forward to the

Backcountry. “I’d like to think of myself as a big kid at heart,” he said. “If you can’t find me in my office, I’ll probably be at the top of the Fallen Forest.” email: dmason@newspress.com

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Police lieutenant joins Family Service Agency board Santa Maria Police Lt. Paul Van Meel has joined the board of the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County, also known as Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center and Guadalupe’s Little House By The Park. Lt. Van Meel has served the Santa Maria Police Department since 1999 in various capacities including the Detective Bureau, oversight of the Special Enforcement Team, as patrol/ watch commander, and currently as the administrative lieutenant/ chief’s adjutant. He received his police training at the Los Angeles Police Department. He has a bachelors in Criminal Justice from Columbia

College and a master’s in criminal justice from the California Coast University. In 2010, Lt. Van Meel was named Officer of the Year, the Mark Riddering/Street Narcotics Officer of the Year’ and the Santa Maria Police Department’s Employee of the Month. He also received the H. Thomas Geary Award, as well as other awards and commendations. “We are thrilled to have Lt. Van Meel on our board,” FSA Executive Director Lisa Brabo said in a news release. “Our agency will benefit from his vast experience and his knowledge of the Santa Maria community.” — Katherine Zehnder

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Lt. Paul Van Meel has served the Santa Maria Police Department since 1999.

Cottage Health Hosts Virtual Meet The Dr. Event The Cottage Heart and Vascular Center plans to present a free Virtual Meet the Doctor event Monday with Dr. Daniel B. Alfson, on preventing and treating carotid artery disease. The program is set for 4 to 5 p.m. Carotid artery disease occurs when the main vessels carrying blood and oxygen to the brain become narrowed, often leading to stroke. Dr. Alfson will discuss

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causes and symptoms, strategies for prevention, and treatment. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation. Dr. Alfson recently began clinical practice as a vascular and endovascular surgeon after completing his vascular surgery fellowship at Boston Medical Center and general surgery residency at Los Angeles County/ USC. He brings his experience and innovation in technology

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A giant milk bottle stands in 1988 along Mission Drive in Solvang. It was the last remnant of the old Burchardi Dairy, which was replaced by a housing development. The dairy closed in 1960.

Carpinteria Arts Center workshop registration now open

CARPINTERIA — Registration is now open for the spring workshops at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center, 865 Linden Ave., Carpinteria. Class offerings begin Feb. 5 through June 1. The center offers programming for every age and for locals and visitors. Included are plein air beach painting, watercolor painting, mixed media and collage, jewelry making, tide pool photography, block printmaking, basket making, hanging orchid kodedama, old-fashioned Valentine-making, indigo dyeing and shibori, encaustic wax, gelatin plate printing, white line wood cutting, cigar box artwork, guitar classes and ukulele classes. Classes for children include painting with acrylics, watercolor painting and a Valentine-making workshop. Some classes are held indoors in classrooms, and others are held in the Koch Courtyard at the center. Tours and excursions are also scheduled. “Our goal is to inspire creativity and promote inclusion by connecting with the community through the arts,” said Linda Rosso, executive director of the Arts Center. “Over the past 20 years, we have worked hard to offer a diverse array of classes and programs which continue to enrich the community.”

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To register for classes and tours online, go to www. carpinteriaartscenter.org. For more information, call 805-684-7789. — Marilyn McMahon

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 2021-0003384. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: BECKLEY RAMOS ACCOUNTING, 5563 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: FABIAN RAMOS: 5563 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, STATE OF INC.: CA. ERIN C BECKLEY: 5563 CATHEDRAL OAKS RD, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111, STATE OF INC.: CA. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/16/2021 by E48, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Not Applicable. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20210003413. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: ALOHA FUN CENTER, 701 STATE STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: COIN TOSS VENTURES: 1610 FOXWORTHY AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95118. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS NAMES: ALOHA ROLLER RINK. This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 12/21/2021 by E29, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: DEC 21, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 7, 14, 21, 28 / 2022--57871

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT, FBN No: 20220000038. First Filing. The following person (s) are doing business as: SKYVIEW ESTATES, 3000 SANTA MARIA WAY, SANTA MARIA, 93455, County of Santa Barbara. Full Name(s) of registrants: SM SKYLINE ESTATES LLC: 330 JAMES WAY, STE 270, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. STATE OF INC.: CALIFORNIA (CA). This statement was filed in the office of JOSEPH E. HOLLAND, County Clerk-Recorder of SANTA BARBARA COUNTY on 01/06/2022 by E40, Deputy. The registrant commenced to transact business on: Oct 15, 2021. Statement Expires on: Not Applicable. NOTICE: This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, ET SEQ., Business and Profession Code). (SEAL) JAN 14, 21, 28; FEB 4 / 2022--57897

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF HEARING: FEBRUARY 7, 2022 HEARING BEGINS:

ORDINANCE NO. 6050 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 7.16 PERTAINING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND BY REPEALING CHAPTER 7.16 GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on January 11, 2022. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (Seal) /s/ Sarah Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6050 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on December 14, 2021 and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on January 11, 2022, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and afﬁxed the ofﬁcial seal of the City of Santa Barbara on January 11, 2022.

9:00 A.M. /s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19 AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HEARING The Zoning Administrator Hearing will be held by teleconference in order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, in accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020. To participate in this Zoning Administrator hearing the public are invited to do so in the following ways:

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on January 11, 2022.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

1. Submit a comment letter to the Secretary – Comment letters may be emailed to the recording secretary at sfoster@co.santa-barbara.ca.us Comment letters must be received by Friday at noon before the Monday hearing. 2. Public participation during the hearing via Zoom – A public member who wishes to participate via Zoom must register at the following link:

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https://countyofsb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SYyWm-brSrm5x2Cn-l6mNQ Once registered, your participant ID link will be emailed to you with log-in instructions including the ability to dial-in on the telephone if an internet connection is unavailable. Public members participating via Zoom will not have the ability to share their camera nor their computer screen. Any physical evidence (e.g. photographs, documents, etc) the public wishes to share with the Zoning Administrator must be emailed to the recording secretary at sfoster@co.santa-barbara.ca.us no later than Friday at noon before the Monday hearing. Audio controls will be unavailable until the recording secretary has been directed to allow public comment by the Zoning Administrator. Please indicate your desire to speak on an item by using the “Raise Hand” feature. The clerk will allow your audio to be shared during the public testimony portion of the hearing. The chat feature will be unavailable during the hearing. For technical assistance during the hearing, please contact (805)568-2000 to be directed to our technical team.

ORDINANCE NO. 6052 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING SANTA BARBARA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 30.150.010 AND 30.150.040 OF THE CITY’S AVERAGE UNIT-SIZE DENSITY INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE PROGRAM FROM FEBRUARY 28, 2022 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2024. The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on January 11, 2022. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

3. OR PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:

(Seal)

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): /s/ Sarah Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

US: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 720 928 9299 or +1 971 247 1195 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 602 753 0140 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 470 250 9358 or +1 646 518 9805 or +1 651 372 8299 or +1 786 635 1003 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 267 831 0333 or +1 301 715 8592 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0276 (Toll Free) or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 985 8832 8866 The Zoning Administrator will accept written comments and interested persons may appear to support or oppose the proposal. If written comments are filed, three copies should be provided. Comments should be filed with or mailed to Planning and Development, Attn: Hearing Support, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Continuances will not be granted unless there are exceptional circumstances. This matter may be dropped from the agenda unless the applicant is present and ready to proceed on the date set herein. Please be advised that the Zoning Administrator’s decisions made under the authority of Chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code may be appealed to the County Planning Commission by the applicant or any aggrieved person adversely affected by such decision. An appeal, which shall be in writing, and accompanying fee shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department Zoning and Permit Information Counter located at either 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA, or 624 West Foster Road, Suite C, Santa Maria, CA, within the 10 calendar days following the date of the action by the Zoning Administrator. There is a $628.06 fee for both non-applicants and owner/applicant appeals to the Planning Commission. A fee will not be charged if the development which is the subject of the appeal is defined as development that may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 30603(a).

ORDINANCE NO. 6052 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse

NOES:

None

If you challenge the projects, 21TPM-00000-00004 & 20TPM-00000-00006 in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Zoning Administrator prior to the public hearing.

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Hearing Support Staff (805) 568-2000. Notiﬁcation at least 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the Hearing Support Staff to make reasonable arrangements.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and afﬁxed the ofﬁcial seal of the City of Santa Barbara on January 11, 2022.

21TPM-00000-00004 Circle Tentative Parcel Map Santa Ynez Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 Ben Singer, Planner (805) 934-6587

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

Hearing on the request of Doug Circle to consider Case No. 21TPM-00000-00004 for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map in compliance with County Code Chapter 21 to divide 40 acres into two lots of approximately 20 acres each, on property zoned AG-I-20; and to determine the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15183 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The application involves APN 141-042-015, located at 4414 Roblar Avenue, in the Santa Ynez area, Third Supervisorial District.

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on January 11, 2022.

20TPM-00000-00006 St. George Lot Split Santa Barbara Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 Chris Schmuckal, Planner (805) 568-3510

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

Hearing on the request of Edward St. George, owner, to consider Case No. 20TPM-00000-00006 [application ﬁled on September 16, 2020] for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map in compliance with County Code Chapter 21 to divide a 1.30 acre Lot into two lots of 24,673 gross square feet (Lot 1) and 34,657 gross square feet (Lot 2), on property zoned 20-R-1; and to determine the project is exempt pursuant to section 15315 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The application involves AP No. 061-220-005, located at 4345 Modoc Road, in the, Second Supervisorial District. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR JAN 28 / 2022 -- 57912 ORDINANCE NO. 6051 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AND THE SANTA BARBARA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022 The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on January 11, 2022. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC) The Secretary of the Staff Hearing Ofﬁcer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, February 9, 2022 beginning at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be conducted electronically via the Zoom platform, as described in more detail below. On Thursday, February 3, 2022, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY TELECONFERENCE AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953(e)(1)(A) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PRIORITIZE THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING UNDER SANTA BARBARA COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDERS. AS A PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTION, THE DAVID GEBHARD PUBLIC MEETING ROOM WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE STAFF HEARING OFFICER MAY PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY. THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA STRONGLY ENCOURAGES AND WELCOMES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING THIS TIME. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHOVideos.

(Seal) /s/ Sarah Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION: Join the Meeting Electronically by clicking on the meeting link, which will be found on the meeting agenda. You will be connected to audio using your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended. You can also select the option to use your telephone, but you must use the Zoom software to interact with the meeting. Select “Use Telephone” after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers listed on the agenda that will be posted online.

ORDINANCE NO. 6051

Oral comments during a meeting may be made by electronic participation only. STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDIZED ITEMS: Members of the public wishing to speak on this matter must “raise their hand” in the Zoom platform by selecting the virtual hand icon during the presentation of that item. The “raise hand” icon is generally located on most devices in the upper right hand corner of the screen. When persons are called on to speak, their microphone will be activated and they will be notiﬁed to begin speaking. Each speaker will be given a total of 3 minutes to address the Council. Pooling of time is not permitted during meetings conducted electronically.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may also be submitted via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov prior to the beginning of the SHO Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the SHO and will become part of the public record. If you have any questions please contact the SHO Secretary at SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov or 805.564.5470, extension 3308. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS); addressed to SHO Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged.

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

AYES:

Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and afﬁxed the ofﬁcial seal of the City of Santa Barbara on January 11, 2022.

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on January 11, 2022.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the SHO Secretary at (805) 564-5470, extension 3308. If possible, notiﬁcation at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. 1. 934 E. Haley Street

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor JAN 28 / 2022 -- 57946

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If you, as an aggrieved party or applicant, disagree with the decision of the SHO regarding the outcome of this application, you may appeal the decision to the Planning Commission. The appeal, accompanied by the appropriate ﬁling fee per application, must be ﬁled at 630 Garden Street, within ten calendar days of the SHO decision. If the SHO decision is appealed, and if the Planning Commission approves the project on appeal, then it is appealable to the California Coastal Commission under California Public Resources Code §30603(a) and SBMC §28.44.200. If you challenge the project approval or environmental document in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the SHO at or prior to the public hearing.

Assessor’s Parcel Number:

031-311-008

Zoning Designation:

R-2 (Two-Unit Residential)

Application Number:

PLN2021-00439

Applicant / Owner:

Tracy Brunell / Fae Perry

Project Description:

New garage and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). JAN 28 / 2022 -- 57914