County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams, Chair  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Vice Chair  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, May 9, 2023  
9:00 AM  
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT  
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM  
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of  
the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the April 18, 19, and 21, 2023 Budget Workshops  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Approval of Minutes of the May 2, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
County Executive Officer's Report  
23-00001  
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.  
County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato announced that the official  
groundbreaking of Hope Village will take place across the street from the Santa  
Maria Board of Supervisors Hearing Room at noon on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.  
Hope Village is an interim supportive housing community with a goal of getting  
individuals off the street in the Santa Maria Valley. It will provide beds for  
transitional age youth, recuperative care, and homeless individuals and couples.  
The County is in partnership with Dignity Moves, Good Samaritan Shelter,  
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, and Marian Regional Medical Center on the  
project.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
23-00446  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)  
Public employee performance evaluation: County Counsel.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee organization: Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated  
representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria  
Elena De Guevara.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Administrative Agenda  
All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call  
vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a  
member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative  
Agenda and considered as a separate item.  
Administrative Items  
A-1)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00433  
Consider recommendations regarding a Countywide Recreation Master Plan consulting service  
agreement amendment to support planning commission public workshops, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the second amendment to the Recreation Master  
Plan Phase Two professional services agreement with WSP Environment and Infrastructure Inc.,  
(Contractor) to increase the contract amount by $30,000.00 for a new total contract amount not to  
exceed $860,505.00, so the Contractor may assist the County in Planning Commission public  
workshops for discussion of potential amendments to the Land Use Development Code,  
Comprehensive Plan and community plans related to the Recreation Master Plan; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 and 15378(b)(4) finding that  
the activities involve only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the Board  
has not approved, adopted or funded and are the creation of government funding mechanisms or  
other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project  
which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-2)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00426  
Approve Budget Revisions Request Nos. 0008771 and 0008816. (Majority Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00445  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution supporting the California State Association of  
Counties (CSAC)’s AT HOME Plan to Address Homelessness, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution supporting CSAC’s AT HOME Plan to Address Homelessness; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is related to the creation of a government funding mechanism  
and other fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section  
15378 (b)(4).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-100  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-4)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
23-00306  
Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Ordinance setting compensation and  
benefits for members of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, as follows:  
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance which amends Ordinance 5119 setting  
compensation and benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:  
i) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, increase the cap on the available percentage for  
salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from 3% to 5%;  
ii) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, move the timing of salary adjustments for  
members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from Pay Period 01 (typically in  
mid-December) to the pay period in which October 1 falls; and  
iii) Effective Pay Period 2023-21 (September 18, 2023), increase the salaries for members of the  
Board of Supervisors and increase the Chair allowance by 5% based on the October 2022  
CPI-U; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in potential physical  
impacts on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5176  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
A-5)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-00430  
Consider recommendations regarding Immunization Local Assistance Revenue Grant Agreement  
No. 22-11056, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Grant Agreement No. 22-11056 and  
required certifications with the California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch for the  
Immunization Local Assistance Grant in the amount not to exceed $3,761,097.31 for the grant  
period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to execute any future amendments to the  
Agreement No. 22-11056 so long as the amount is within 10% of $3,761,097.31 cumulatively and  
there are no significant changes in the scope of work required under the agreement, upon review  
and approval by the Auditor-Controller and County Counsel;  
c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to make and sign all required certifications  
under the Agreement No. 22-11056; and  
d) Determine that these activities are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are  
government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) and c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-6)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-00432  
Consider recommendations regarding the donations of pharmaceutical replenishments and safety  
net support from Direct Relief International to the Public Health Department, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to accept and receive  
donations from Direct Relief International, a 501(c)(3) organization, of pharmaceutical inventory  
replenishment and other safety net support in the amount of $976,415.70 provided to the Public  
Health Department during the 2022 calendar year;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008794 recognizing the value of the donations in the  
amount of $976,500.00, as revenue and expense to the Public Health Department; and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because  
the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-7)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-00440  
Consider recommendations regarding the Future of Public Health Funding Allocation for Public  
Health Workforce and Infrastructure, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of Public Health to accept an award of  
$2,433,999.00 in Future of Public Health funding through the Budget Act of 2022 for budget year  
2022-2023 for public health workforce and infrastructure. These funds are considered ongoing  
funds and part of the ongoing baseline State budget;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008740 in the amount of $635,000.00 to establish  
appropriations for $635,000.00 of unanticipated revenue from the California Department of Public  
Health (CDPH) to fund public health workforce and infrastructure for Fiscal Year (FY)  
2022-2023 in the County’s financial system; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” with the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5),  
since the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will  
not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-8)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00307  
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste Services)  
of the County Code Regarding Minimum Number of Franchised Haulers in the Unincorporated  
Area, as follows:  
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste  
Services) of the Santa Barbara County Code; and  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5) that the amendment is not a project under CEQA because it is an administrative  
activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5177  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-9)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00431  
Consider recommendations regarding North County Pavement Rehabilitation for Fiscal Year (FY)  
2022-2023, County Project No. 820739N, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve the specifications and plans on file in the Public Works Department office, for  
construction of the FY 2022-2023 North County Pavement Rehabilitation;  
b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $2,025,534.00 to the lowest responsible  
bidder, Granite Construction, 5335 Debbie Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, subject to the  
provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project,  
as required under California Law;  
c) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve change orders for a contingency  
amount up to $121,777.00 and supplemental items of $160,000.00, for the construction of County  
Project No. 820739N for a total not to exceed authorization of $2,307,311.00;  
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, that has been reviewed  
and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized  
representatives; and  
e) Determine the project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) on May 31, 2022  
(as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of  
existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features,  
involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited  
to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar  
facilities), a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and the proposed action is within the  
scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded;  
c) Authorized;  
d) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-10)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00425  
Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the agreement for services of independent  
contractor for design and environmental permitting for the replacement of the Toro Canyon Oil  
Water Separator Facility, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute an amendment  
to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants, (tri-county  
vendor) for Design and Environmental Permitting for the replacement of the Toro Canyon Oil  
Water Separator Facility (Project No. WA8231), increasing the amount from $393,000.00 to a  
not to exceed amount of $538,477.00, an increase of $145,477.00;  
b) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to make amendments to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants for any additional work that may  
be needed to complete the project and approve an increase of $14,547.70 to the contingency  
amount of $39,300.00 for a total contingency amount of $53,847.70; and  
c) Find that the proposed contract approval, does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5)  
(Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-11)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-00423  
Consider recommendations regarding an application for the destruction of Human Resources  
Records, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve an application for the destruction of Sheriff’s Human Resources records that are at  
least seven (7) years old and are no longer required by law to be retained; and  
b) Determine that the above are organizational and administrative activities of government and not a  
project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-00418  
Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of the Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use  
Ordinance, as follows:  
a) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to re-adopt and amend  
the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; and  
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational  
or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5178  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-13)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00424  
Consider recommendations regarding a contribution of $25,000.00 for SB ACT for coordination  
and collaboration of a Lompoc Homelessness Service Plan, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $25,000.00 for SB ACT for coordination and  
collaboration of a Lompoc Homelessness Service Plan from 990 fund balance;  
b) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the  
County; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of 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.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-14)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00441  
Approve the appointment of Courtney Arensdorf to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30,  
2025, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-15)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00442  
Approve the appointment of Jay Connor to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30,  
2026, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Hearing Requests  
A-16)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00434  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding a Fee Ordinance amending fees in  
accordance with Government Code Section 54985 for the issuance of permits for, and related  
supervision of, encroachments and excavations in county road right of way Public Works  
Transportation Division, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 6, 2023. Time Estimate 45 minutes)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of the proposed Ordinance adopting a Schedule of  
Fees for services provided by the Public Works Transportation Division in connection with the  
issuance of permits for, and related supervision of, encroachments and excavations in County road  
right of way;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive further reading in full; and  
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of June 27, 2023 (Second Reading) to  
consider the adoption of an Ordinance adopting a Schedule of Fees for Services Provided by the  
Department of Public Works, Transportation Division in connection with the issuance of permits  
for, and related supervision of, encroachments and excavations in county road right of way, as  
follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Public Works  
Department services;  
ii) Approve an annual fee adjustment linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Fee  
schedule;  
iii) Authorize the Public Works Director to update and administer approved unit prices used for  
Bonding and Fee purposes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, and update these annually based on  
increases linked to the California Construction Cost Index (CCCI); and  
iv) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a "project" as defined for  
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15273(a)(l) and 15378 (b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 6, 2023 in Santa Barbara EST.  
TIME 45 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-17)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00438  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Evangelina (Eva) DeBayona upon her retirement  
from the Social Services Department after over 29 years of faithful and distinguished service to the  
citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-101  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-18)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00427  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring K-9 Doomis upon his retirement from the  
Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department after over 7 years of faithful and distinguished  
service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-102  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-19)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
23-00439  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Patricia Martinez upon her retirement from the  
Probation Department after over 21 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-103  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-20)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00429  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Paul Zelis upon his retirement from the District  
Attorney’s Office after 30 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-104  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-21)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00437  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dolly Motley upon her retirement from the  
Department of Child Support Services after over 33 years of faithful and distinguished service to  
the citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-105  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-22)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00428  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 7, 2023 through May 13, 2023 as National  
Correctional Officer’s Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-106  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-23)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00444  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 7, 2023 through May 13, 2023 as Compost  
Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-107  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
23-00002  
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) (23-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed Concern with Renovictions and the Lack of Housing in Santa  
Barbara County – Marcella Ortiz and Sam Szepesi addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed Concern with Overcrowding and Lack of Shelter Space for Santa  
Barbara County Animals – Lee Heller addressed the Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-00303  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an extra help service and retirement waiver for  
the Public Health Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the  
appointment of retired County employee, Manuel Crisostomo, is necessary to fill a critical need in  
the Public Health Department before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to appoint retired employee  
Manuel Crisostomo as an Extra Help employee to assist with technical assistance for the incoming  
Public Health Lab Supervisor not to exceed 960 hours of annual service; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government  
that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the actions are organizational or administrative  
activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 9:50 AM - 9:52 AM (2 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
2)  
23-00435  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE, COMMUNITY SERVICES  
DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE)  
Member Agency Annual Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file an annual member agency update presentation from CCCE; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 9:52 AM - 10:27 AM (35 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
3)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00436  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ad Hoc Library Committee update, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file an update on the work of the Ad Hoc Library Committee;  
b) Appoint Zone 5 Library Administrator to the Ad Hoc Library Committee;  
c) Provide staff direction regarding Ad Hoc Library Committee recommendations and next steps;  
and  
d) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of 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 action involves government organizational  
or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:28 AM - 11:16 AM (48 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Appointed;  
c) Approved Ad Hoc Library Committee recommendations, as follows: the finance  
JPA model with a dedicated revenue source to be determined via research and  
voter polling and to be placed on the 2024 or 2025 ballot; requests that the County  
of Santa Barbara prepare a letter to the cities that lays out the foundational  
background, articulates the proposed direction, and requests ongoing city  
participation; and the letter should be followed by a presentation to answer  
questions; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
4)  
23-00217  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA  
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Laguna County Sanitation District Ordinance  
relative to service charges, connection charges, and trunk sewer fees and a Resolution relative to  
the collection of service charges on the tax roll; Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME:  
15 MIN.)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board the fixed charge report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;  
b) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and  
4142 to change the annual service charge, connection charge, and the Dutard-Solomon, and  
Bradley-Solomon trunk sewer fees;  
c) Read title: “An Ordinance of the Laguna County Sanitation District Amending Ordinance No.  
3130 Adopted November 19, 1979, Which Established Service Charges, Connection Charges,  
and Other Rules and Regulations as Amended by Ordinance No. 4142 Adopted December 9,  
1993 Establishing Trunk Sewer Fees. This Amending Ordinance Changes the Annual Service  
Charge and Connection Charge for Single Family and Duplex Dwelling Units, Apartments,  
Condominiums, Trailer Spaces, Mobile Homes and Non-residential Development; and also  
Changes the Dutard-Solomon and Bradley-Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees,” and waive reading of the  
Ordinance in full; and  
d) Direct the Clerk to count and report the number of written protests and if no majority protest:  
i) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda for May 16, 2023 to consider recommendations, as  
follows:  
1) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and  
4142 to change the annual service charge, connection charge, and the Dutard-Solomon and  
Bradley Solomon trunk sewer fees;  
2) Consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax roll;  
and  
3) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because  
they are modifications of service charges, connection charges, and trunk line fees for the purposes  
of meeting operating and capital expenses, as well as for meeting financial reserve needs required to  
maintain services within this existing service area, and the modifications in charges and fees are not  
for the construction of capital projects for the expansion of the service system and approve the  
filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis; or  
e) If majority protest, take no action and provide direction to staff.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:27 AM - 11:37 AM (10 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Introduction (First Reading) approved;  
c) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
d) i) 1) through 3) Directed and Set for May 16, 2023 on the Administrative  
Agenda; and  
e) No action taken.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
5)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00297  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon  
Sewer District), Resolution Relative to Collection of Sewer Service Charges and Sewer  
Connection Charges on the Tax Roll, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)  
Acting as the Governing Authority of County Service Area 12:  
a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board a report entitled County Service Area 12 Fixed  
Charges Fee Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024;  
b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of sewer service charges and sewer connection  
charges for County Service Area 12 on the tax roll in FY 2023-2024; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code and Section  
15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because they are for the  
establishment of service charges for services provided with County Service Area 12, that no  
expansion of services or facilities will result, that the fees will be used for meeting operating  
expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and approve the filing of a Notice of  
Exemption on that basis.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:37 AM - 11:40 AM (3 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Acting as the Governing Authority of County Service Area 12:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-108  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
6)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00296  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding establishing benefit assessments for County  
Service Areas 3, 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District, as follows: (EST.  
TIME: 15 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file Benefit Assessment Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for County Service  
Area 3, County Service Area 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District with the  
Clerk of the Board;  
b) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County  
Service Areas 3 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;  
c) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County  
Service Areas 31 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;  
d) Do not establish the benefit assessments (set to zero) in those portions of the Santa Barbara  
North County Lighting District authorized to do so for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and  
e) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15273(a)(1),(2),(3) and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines  
because they are for the establishment of benefit assessment rates for services provided by County  
Service Areas 3 and 31, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that revenues will be  
used for meeting operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and approve the  
filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:40 AM - 11:45 AM (5 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-109  
c) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-110  
d) and e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Adjourned at 2:18 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, May 16, 2023  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA 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  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, May 9, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20  
at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May  
13, 2023, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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