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Meeting date/time:
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10/14/2025
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA
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25-00897
| | Agenda Item | The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation as well as remote participation until further notice.
Board members and the public may participate from the County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara or the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria.
The following methods of participation are available to the public:
1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways:
- Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20;
- Online at: ; and
- YouTube (English) at: (Closed Captioning Available)
- YouTube (Spanish) at:
2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:
- Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM | |
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25-00001
| | Agenda Item | County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda. | |
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25-00872
| A-1) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00881
| A-2) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2025 as Arts and Humanities Month and commending Stefanie Hassett and the Ian M. Hassett Foundation for community arts impact in Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00879
| A-3) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 18, 2025 through October 25, 2025 as Flood Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00875
| A-4) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Becky Barieau and Billy Wathen upon being named Legacies of Hope honorees. | |
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25-00876
| A-5) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution honoring Chef Daisy, Greg Ryan, and their son, Henry of Feed the Valley upon being named Legacies of Hope honorees. | |
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25-00877
| A-6) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution honoring Mike and Kathy Brady and the Brady Family upon being named Legacies of Hope honorees. | |
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25-00880
| A-7) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Rose Zamora upon her retirement from the Probation Department after years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | |
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25-00883
| A-8) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families (not a local vendor) (BC 24-010) to update certain standard terms in compliance with state and federal requirements; to update staff caseload, program capacity and staffing requirements to the In-Home Therapeutic Program and the Senate Bill 163/Wraparound Services Program; to terminate the Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY) Program, effective September 30, 2025; to update program budget and service type requirements; and to reduce the contract amount by $1,462,335.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $7,776,355.00 in Mental Health (MH) funding ($4,619,345.00 for FY 2024-2025, and $3,157,010.00 for FY 2025-2026), with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, th | |
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25-00884
| A-9) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) for transitional housing and ancillary services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with PATH (not a local vendor) for the provision of transitional housing and ancillary services for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $239,200.00 for the period of July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025;
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively; reallocate funds between funding sources per Exhibit B-1; and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E-1, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisor’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to its abi | |
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25-00893
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010777 and 0010837 (4/5 Vote Required). | |
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25-00895
| A-11) | Administrative Item | Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2026 Board of Supervisors’ schedule of meeting dates and locations. | |
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25-00887
| A-12) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Medical Doctors Associates DBA Cross Country Locums, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Medical Doctors Associates DBA Cross Country Locums for professional services to increase the amount by $858,000.00 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $3,688,900.00, without a change to the period of performance of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and
b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is exempt pursuant to Section 158378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended action is the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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25-00885
| A-13) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of Animal Services PetSmart Adoption Grant Awards, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to accept Adoption Grant Awards received by the Santa Barbara County Animal Services in the amount of $1,000.00 received on August 25, 2025 and $300.00 received on August 28, 2025;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to accept future Adoption Grant Awards for Santa Barbara County Animal Services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 and $10,000.00 in FY 2026-2027 from PetSmart Charities for participation in the Adoption Partners Program including the new Adopt Joy Events upon review and concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;
c) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to make any certifications and assurances that may be required by the grant agreements; and
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25-00886
| A-14) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Center for Infectious Diseases General Data Use and Disclosure Agreement, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the County Health Department Health Officer to execute the General Data Use and Disclosure Agreement, including the California Connected Exhibit G Authorization, between the County Health Department and the California Department of Public Health for participation in the Centers for Infectious Disease General Data systems for a period of three (3) years starting on date of execution;
b) Approve and authorize the County Health Officer to extend the Agreement between the County Health Department and the California Department of Public Health for one additional three-year term in accordance with Section XXI upon review and concurrence by 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 | |
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25-00888
| A-15) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Grant Agreement No. 5GA25100 between the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution approving Grant Agreement (Agreement) No. 5GA25100 with CAL FIRE for the acceptance of $2,617,280.00 in grant funds to implement a fuel reduction project designated by the Santa Barbara County Unit Strategic Fire Plan and Agreement from the grant approval date (October 14, 2025) through February 15, 2028;
b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time to:
i) Conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project; and
c) Determine this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a creation of government funding mechanisms or | |
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25-00889
| A-16) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution to adopt the Revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan, as follows:
a) Receive and approve the revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan (formerly known as the Santa Barbara Operational Area Emergency Management Plan);
b) Adopt a Resolution to adopt the revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan; and
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. | |
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25-00873
| A-17) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Master Service Agreement with PowerFlex Systems, LLC, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the attached First Amendment to Master Service Agreement with PowerFlex Systems, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations and services of independent contractor, increasing the not to exceed amount by $4,000,000.00 for an amended maximum aggregate contract amount of $5,000,000.00;
b) Authorize the General Services Director or Assistant Director designee the ability to amend Attachment B-1 and modify the rates set forth therein; and
c) Determine pursuant to CEQA Guidelines: 15378(b)(5) that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. It is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (majority vote). | |
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25-00882
| A-18) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Ynez Valley Airport Improvement Program Grant 25, Project No. PRJ-001065 (25107) and Construction Contract Award for North Tie-Down Apron Rehabilitation; Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications for construction of the County of Santa Barbara Rehabilitate Tie-Down Apron Project, on file in the General Services Capital Projects Division office as Exhibit A to the construction contract;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Construction Contract (Agreement) in the base amount of $388,350.00 with the lowest responsible bidder, American Road Maintenance, Inc., an Illinois corporation whose principal address is 4554 E. Eco Industrial Place, Tucson, AZ, 85756, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the Project specifications and as required under California Law;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Capital Division Chief designee, to approve change orders under the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $31,917.50, as au | |
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25-00874
| A-19) | Administrative Item | Receive and file the ITAM-0551 Artificial Intelligence Policy approved by the Executive Information Technology Council (EITC) on September 24, 2025. | |
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25-00890
| A-20) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Award, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development to award a grant to the Regents of the University of California Santa Barbara;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010827 to increase appropriations by $40,000.00 in the Planning and Development Fish and Wildlife Fund for services and supplies funded by the release of restricted fund balance; and
c) Determine that the award of Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant funds is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15306 and 15333(d)(4). | |
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25-00891
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Phase IVA Groundwater Protection System Project - Escrow Account in lieu of Retention; Project No. 828985; Third District, as follows:
a) Approve an Escrow Agreement (Agreement) with Sukut Construction LLC (Contractor) and Banner Bank (Escrow Agent) for security deposits in lieu of retention in accordance with Section 22300 of the California Contract Code;
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Agreement; 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)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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25-00892
| A-22) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver of Competition in Purchase of Trimble Global Position Satellite (GPS) Surveying Equipment, as follows:
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure a Trimble GPS Surveying Equipment and related subscription service, 1600 Callens Road, Ventura, CA 93003 from a sole source provider, in the amount not to exceed $108,621.32, without being required to conduct a formal bid process; and
b) Determine that the above-recommend 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)(2), finding that the actions are continuing administrative and maintenance activities. | |
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25-00894
| A-23) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Appointments and Reappointments of Workforce Development Board Members, as follows:
a) Appoint four new members to the Workforce Development Board;
b) Reappoint sixteen current members to the Workforce Development Board; and
c) Determine that the above actions do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and therefore it is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) as the proposed action is also an organizational or administrative activity. | |
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25-00878
| A-24) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code with the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, as follows:
(Set a hearing for November 4, 2025. Time estimate: 45 minutes)
a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments as the enforcement Code in all areas within the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District and all other unincorporated areas of the County where the Santa Barbara County Fire Department is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), unless otherwise specified by the Ordinance;
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;
c) Continue the hearing to November 18, 2025, on the Administrative Agenda to consider recommendations, as follows:
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code as set forth above; and
ii) Consider and approve the adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Su | |
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25-00002
| | Agenda Item | Public Comment Period
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (25-00002)
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. | |
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25-00898
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Joseph Rocco Peransi v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 22CV02337.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of the Santa Barbara County Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services:
Employee organization: United Domestic Workers of America, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Local 3930. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Social Services Director Daniel Nielson. | |
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25-00807
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Transfer of General County Programs Discretionary Funds to the City of Santa Maria, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
(EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for the transfer of $1,500,000.00 in previously allocated funds to the City of Santa Maria for the Santa Maria Sports Complex from the General County Programs General Fund;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010189 to establish appropriations of $1,500,000.00 in the General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by release of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance;
c) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and
d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. | |
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25-00896
| 2) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Quarter update on Cannabis Taxation, Permitting, Licensing, and Enforcement, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, business licensing, and enforcement;
b) Provide any other direction to staff regarding the County’s cannabis program; and
c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).
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