County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Roy Lee  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann, Vice Chair  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Chair  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Agenda  
Tuesday, February 10, 2026  
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, the Water Agency, the Laguna County Sanitation District, and other Special Districts.  
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  
Please see page two of this agenda for public participation options for the Board of Supervisors Meetings.  
Persons may address the Board on any matter listed on the agenda. Matters not listed on the agenda may be  
addressed during the public comment period at the conclusion of the administrative agenda.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00123  
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: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and  
- YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available)  
- YouTube (Spanish) at: <https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol>  
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 on  
the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at:  
sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the  
comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length  
and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use). For planning, zoning and  
subdivision hearings, submissions more than one page in length must be filed with the Clerk no later  
than 12:00 PM on the Friday before the Board hearing unless the Board by motion and 4/5 vote  
determines to accept a late submission.  
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in-person at the locations noted above.  
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interference.  
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4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair.  
If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and  
need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the  
hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
Board Meeting Procedures  
The Board of Supervisors is the legislative body for the County of Santa Barbara. Persons are  
encouraged to attend and testify before the Board on any matter appearing on the agenda.  
Correspondence to the Board regarding items appearing on the agenda should be directed to the Clerk of  
the Board, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara CA 93101. For information regarding  
the meetings of the Board of Supervisors including specific meeting times, or any special  
accommodations, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
Procedures for the conduct of the meetings of the Board of Supervisors can be found in Board  
Resolutions 09-368 (General) and 91-333 (Land Use).  
The schedule of the Board of Supervisors, meeting agendas, supplemental hearing materials and minutes  
of the Board meetings are available on the Internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
Board Meetings are televised live on County of Santa Barbara Cable Channel 20 and on YouTube at:  
CSBTV20. For information regarding rebroadcasts of a public hearing, please contact the Clerk of the  
Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication  
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and  
distributed by the Clerk of the Board to all or a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less  
than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board Office, 105  
East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara, CA, at the Office of the Board of Supervisors,  
Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA and on the Internet at:  
http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. Any written ex-parte communication subject to  
disclosure by members of the Board of Supervisors may be published online as an attachment to the  
corresponding item.  
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions  
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and  
not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or  
personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the  
Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an  
agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or  
opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item within the preceding 12 months. Applicants, appellants,  
contractors, agents or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s  
decision on the agenda item who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board  
member within the preceding 12 months, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the  
subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount and date of the campaign contribution and  
identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of  
Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.  
Closed Session  
The Board of Supervisors conducts a Closed Session between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. and at 8:00  
A.M. as necessary. Closed Sessions are not open to the public. Matters discussed during Closed Session  
include existing and pending litigation, personnel matters and real property negotiations. Actions taken  
by the Board during Closed Session will be announced during open session (Gov. Code Sections  
54957.1(a) & (b), Ralph M. Brown Act). Members of the public may address the Board on Closed  
Session Agenda items during the General Public Comment period. For information related to Closed  
Session announcements please contact County Counsel at (805) 568-2950.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
Disability Access and Accommodation Requests  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Barbara is located on the Fourth Floor of the County  
Administration Building, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The Hearing Room is wheelchair  
accessible. Accessible public parking is available behind the County Administration Building and in City  
Parking Lot #6 located at the corner of Anacapa Street and Anapamu Street. Public access to the County  
Administration Building is available through the Anacapa Street entrance.  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Maria is located at the Betteravia Government Center,  
511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. The Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible public  
parking is available at the Betteravia Government Center.  
Spanish interpreters, American Sign Language interpreters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  
requests, sound enhancement equipment, or other accommodations may be arranged by contacting the  
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the Board meeting. For information  
about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or at  
sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convene to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the February 3, 2026 Meeting  
County Executive Officer's Report  
26-00001  
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.  
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.  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-1)  
A-2)  
26-00113  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month in Santa Barbara County.  
Administrative Items  
26-00109  
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution approving and authorizing the existing County Ag  
Pass Program managed by the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, as  
follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to approve and authorize the existing Ag Pass Program in Santa Barbara  
County, authorizing the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to continue  
managing the program and issuing identification documents granting qualifying agricultural and  
livestock producers and managerial employees, at the discretion of emergency personnel, access to  
the qualifying agricultural and livestock producer’s farm and ranch property during or following a  
natural disaster; and  
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February 10, 2026  
b) 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.  
A-3)  
26-00111  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to Workday Board Contract No.  
21273 to authorize additional supplemental services and increase the maximum contract amount, as  
follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Second  
Amendment to Board Contract No. 21273 to:  
i) Execute Order Form No. 00439537.0 for training to reflect additional training credits purchased  
in support of the project and ongoing support team;  
ii) Execute Order Form No. 00535852.0 for a new development tenant (New Development  
Tenant) in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $43,200.00; and  
iii) Increase the maximum not-to-exceed contract amount of Board Contract No. 21273 by  
$519,952.00, for an amended maximum not-to-exceed contract amount of $26,960,589.00  
through June 2037, which includes the following: (A) $76,752.00 for additional training purchased in  
support of the Phase I project team, (B) $43,200.00 for the New Development Tenant, and (C) the  
Supplemental Services Amount in the not-to-exceed amount of $400,000.00;  
b) Authorize the Chief Information Officer or their designee, until otherwise ordered by the Board,  
to execute new Order Forms under Board Contract No. 21273, in the form of Order Form No.  
00535852.0, to order additional training products and development tenants, on an as-needed basis,  
in an aggregate amount not to exceed $400,000.00 (Supplemental Services Amount) with Order  
Form Term(s) ending no later than June 30, 2030;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010917 to increase appropriations by $143,200.00 in  
the General County Programs General Fund for services and supplies funded by transfers of  
$93,200.00 from Auditor-Controller General Fund (funded by a release of Committed Auditor  
systems fund balance) and $50,000.00 from Information Technology IT Services Fund (funded by a  
reduction in services and supplies); and  
d) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), because  
they are government organizational and administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-4)  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00112  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding  
(MOU) with Hollister Lofts, L.P., and Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara for the  
No Place Like Home (NPLH) Hollister Lofts Project, Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee  
to execute, on behalf of the County, a First Amendment to the MOU with Hollister Lofts, L.P., and  
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara regarding the NPLH Hollister Lofts Project, a  
proposed affordable rental housing development at 4540 South Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara,  
California (APN 061-040-030) (Project), to update the amount of the NPLH loan awarded for the  
Project from $4,822,998.00 to $4,565,305.00, and to increase the number of NPLH designated  
units for the Project from 16 to 17 units; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the  
actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity,  
which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially  
significant physical impact on the environment; and Public Resources Code section 21163.1, which  
states that a decision by a public agency to seek funding from the NPLH Program does not  
constitute a “project.”  
A-5)  
26-00106  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Goleta Valley Library Advisory Commission Member  
Recommendation for Appointment, Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve the Isla Vista Community Services District’s recommendation and suggest to the City of  
Goleta the appointment of Spencer J. Brandt to the Goleta Valley Library Advisory Commission to  
represent the Isla Vista Community Services District service area; and  
b) 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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-6)  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00107  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a Loan Subordination Agreement for  
Escalante Meadows (Project) in Guadalupe, Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Ratify the execution of a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of  
Housing and Community Development (State HCD), subordinating a $1,377,665.00 Community  
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program (CDBG-DR MHP)  
loan provided to the Escalante Meadows Affordable Housing Development (Project) to a State  
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC); and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is 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 subject item is an organizational or administrative  
activity of government(s) that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-7)  
A-8)  
26-00114  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010933; and 0010935. (4/5 Vote Required)  
26-00129  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Adopt a Resolution amending the 2026 Board of Supervisors’ Schedule of Meeting Dates and  
Locations to reschedule the meeting originally set for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Santa Maria to  
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Santa Maria.  
A-9)  
26-00115  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of a donation to Santa Barbara County Animal  
Services from the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation in the Amount of $32,371.00, as  
follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve the acceptance of a donation of $32,371.00 to Santa Barbara County Animal Services  
from the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation to fund a Community Outreach  
Coordinator Animal Health Extra Help (EXH) Class 008365 part-time in Fiscal Year (FY)  
2025-2026;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010939 in the amount of $32,371.00 for unanticipated  
revenue for use in the Animal Services FY 2025-2026 budget; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)  
(5), because the recommended action consists of organizational or administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-10)  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00116  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the North Branch Jail Expansion Project - Award Agreement  
for Services of Independent Contractor for Construction Management (CM); Project No. 23040,  
Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with  
STV Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, to provide CM services during the design  
competition and selection, design-build entity design and construction, closeout, and post  
construction phases for the proposed new North Branch Jail Expansion project, located at 2301  
Black Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (APN 113-210-022/024), in an amount not to exceed  
$5,072,320.00;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief  
designee, to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed 5% or $253,616.00 as  
authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142(b);  
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to (i) amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the  
Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate the Agreement in accordance with  
the provisions of the Agreement;  
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010960; and  
e) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of organizational or administrative  
activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-11)  
26-00120  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the 2025-2026 Job Order Contracts (JOCs) Award for  
General Contractors, as follows:  
a) Approve the plans and specifications for typical work for the JOCs on file with the Capital  
Projects Division of the General Services Department;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute General Building Construction JOC A, with an initial  
guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the Contract,  
and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $2,500,000.00, with Quincon Inc., the  
lowest responsible bidder with an Award Criteria Figure (ACF) composite adjustment factor of  
1.0004;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute General Building Construction JOC B, with an initial  
guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the Contract,  
and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $2,500,000.00, with JG Contracting, the  
next lowest responsible bidder with ACF composite adjustment factor of 1.0650;  
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February 10, 2026  
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute General Building Construction JOC C, with an initial  
guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the Contract,  
and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $2,500,000.00, with Newton Construction  
and Management, the next lowest responsible bidder with an ACF composite adjustment factor of  
1.1460;  
e) Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to award the following categories  
of Job Orders under the aforementioned Three (3) JOCs (subject to the authorized contract limits,  
appropriation of funds for such Job Orders, and the provision in advance of adequate bonds and  
other security for completing each Job Order), and to take action with respect to the JOCs in  
accordance with, and within the limits prescribed by, the Public Contract Code, including, but not  
limited to, Section 20128.5, with respect to job order contracting:  
i) Potential deferred maintenance projects identified in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Capital  
Improvement Plan (CIP), and additional potential deferred maintenance projects that will be  
identified in the FY 2026-2027 CIP;  
ii) Repair, remodeling, or other repetitive work eligible for job order contracting in accordance with  
Public Contract Code Section 20128.5 that has been included in a County department’s approved  
annual budget; and  
iii) Repair, remodeling, or other repetitive work eligible for job order contracting in accordance with  
Public Contract Code Section 20128.5 for which funding has been approved pursuant to a Budget  
Revision Request; and  
f) Find that the proposed actions are administrative or other fiscal activities that do not involve  
commitment to any specific project, and therefore not a “project” under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b) (4), (b)(5).  
A-12)  
26-00118  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Western Renewable Energy Generation Information System  
(WREGIS) Agreement for Renewable Energy Credits at the Tajiguas Landfill; Third District, as  
follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to execute and amend the  
WREGIS terms of use Agreement with the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC),  
specifically for the renewable energy generated by the Tajiguas Landfill gas collection system for the  
certification of renewable energy credits; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action consists of administrative activity of government that will  
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-13)  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00117  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Samsara Annual Licensing Agreement for Services (Board  
Contract [BC] No. SCON-002928), Amendment No. 1, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Samsara Inc. with a term of October 24, 2024 through  
June 30, 2026 (BC No. SCON-002928) to increase the Agreement’s total not to exceed amount  
to $420,474.97, which includes a base contract amount of $400,474.97 and a contingency amount  
of $20,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to approve changes or  
additions to the Agreement with Samsara Inc. up to the contingency amount of $20,000.00 for a  
total contract amount not to exceed $420,474.97 in accordance with Exhibit B of the Agreement;  
and  
c) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it consists of organizational  
or administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the  
environment.  
A-14)  
26-00119  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response  
Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows:  
(4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency  
operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the  
recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of  
the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation  
of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director (4/5 vote required);  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of  
consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and  
determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions  
are terminated;  
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15269(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption (NOE) was  
filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that NOE;  
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Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency  
operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal of Flood Control facilities and projects  
following the recent late 25STM3 storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the  
emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director (4/5 vote required);  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of  
consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and  
determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions  
are terminated; and  
d) Determine that these emergency actions are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the CEQA  
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) for actions necessary to prevent or mitigate  
an emergency. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 13, 2026, and the  
proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A-15)  
26-00121  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program  
(SCIP) - Cohort 2 Grant, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving, ratifying, and authorizing the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office  
(SBSO) to submit a grant proposal and sign an Agreement with the Board of State and Community  
Corrections (BSCC) for grant funds available through the Federal Byrne SCIP in an amount not to  
exceed $993,452.00 for a project period from August 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027;  
b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff, or designee, to execute subsequent reports pursuant to the  
BSCC grant agreement, or make immaterial amendments that do not change the total agreement  
amount, do not extend the term of the Agreement, or change any other substantive terms of the  
BSCC Grant Agreement and subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any  
time; and  
c) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “project” pursuant to the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, section 15738(b)(4), as they are the creation of a  
government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on  
the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-16)  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00122  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver of Competition for Purchase of  
Uninterrupted Power Source (UPS) Batteries, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure replacement batteries for the UPS located in the  
Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center in the amount of $28,960.00 from Eaton  
Corporation/Ram-Tek as sole source procurement without being required to conduct a formal bid  
process;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010944 to transfer appropriations of $28,960.00 in  
Sheriff General Fund from Services and Supplies to Capital Assets for purchase of UPS battery  
replacement; and  
c) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant  
to Section 13578(b)(5), which are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will  
not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
Board of Supervisors  
A-17)  
26-00124  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Consider recommendations regarding a contribution to 805UNDOCUFund, as follows:  
(4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $10,000.00 to 805UNDOCUFund, a 501(c)(3)  
nonprofit, funded by the Second District’s Discretionary Funds held in Department 990 fund  
balance;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010962 to increase Appropriations of $10,000.00 in  
the General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies, funded by a release of  
Committed Emerging Issues fund balance;  
c) Find that the above program provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the  
population of the County; and  
d) 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-18)  
26-00126  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the appointment of Jerry Rocci to the South County Board of Architectural Review, term  
ending December 31, 2028, Third District.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-19)  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00125  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Approve the reappointment of Edward Lamberson to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2029, Fifth District.  
Hearing Requests  
A-20)  
26-00110  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE, COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an update on the status of the County Health  
Department Environmental Health Services Division’s (EHS’s) sidewalk vending enforcement  
efforts over the past six months, consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending  
the Santa Barbara County Code to adopt regulations regarding sidewalk vending countywide, and  
consider the implementation of a Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program and public outreach campaign, as  
follows:  
(Set a hearing for February 24, 2025. Time estimate: 45 minutes)  
Either:  
a) Receive and file an update on the status of the EHS’s sidewalk vending enforcement efforts over  
the past six months;  
b) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Santa Barbara County  
Code to adopt regulations regarding sidewalk vending countywide;  
c) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
d) Continue the hearing to March 3, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Santa Barbara County  
Code to adopt regulations regarding sidewalk vending countywide;  
ii) Direct the County Public Information Officer (PIO) to develop a public outreach campaign using  
earned media;  
iii) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010755 to establish appropriations of $42,022.10 in  
Fund 990 for staff to initiate a six-month Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program to enforce the Sidewalk  
Vending Ordinance for the period of April 3, 2026 through October 3, 2026 (4/5ths vote required);  
and  
iv) Determine that the above actions are exempt under the provisions of 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;  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
Or:  
e) Receive and file an update on the status of the EHS’s sidewalk vending enforcement efforts over  
the past six months; and  
f) Determine that the above action is exempt under the provisions of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action consists of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
ADDENDUM  
Administrative Items  
Item A-21) is added to the Administrative Agenda, as follows:  
A-21)  
26-00130  
CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a record retention schedule for Clerk-Recorder Division, as  
follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution for the retention, destruction, or disposition of Clerk-Recorder records,  
papers, and documents pursuant to Government Code sections 26200, et seq., and for delegation  
to the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor or designee to authorize future destruction of records in  
accordance with the Clerk-Recorder Records Retention Schedule;  
b) Approve a Records Retention Schedule for Clerk-Recorder for the retention, destruction or  
disposition of its records and delegate to the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor or designee the  
ability to make non-substantive changes to the Records Retention Schedule without returning to the  
Board, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind such delegated authority; and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(5)) because the activity  
consists of organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or  
indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Approval of Administrative Agenda  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00002  
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) (26-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recess to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
26-00128  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Sable Offshore Corp. et al. v. County of Santa Barbara et al., U.S. District Court for the Central  
District of California, Case Number 2:25cv04165.  
Report from Closed Session  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
Department requests continuance of Departmental Item No. 1) to March 10, 2026  
1)  
26-00108  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the procedures outlined below, and approve  
Case No. 22GPA-00000-00003 to adopt the Environmental Justice Element, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Make the required findings for approval, including the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) findings;  
b) Find that the proposed comprehensive plan amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and the Notice of Exemption; and  
c) Adopt a Resolution to approve the proposed comprehensive plan amendment, adopting the  
Environmental Justice Element as part of the County Comprehensive Plan.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO 3/10/2026  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
2)  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
26-00127  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Sheriff’s Office  
Overtime Usage Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive and file a report on Sheriff’s Office overtime usage from FY 2024-2025;  
b) Request the Sheriff’s Office to continue to explore and implement additional controls to manage  
and reduce overtime use and exercise appropriate management controls;  
c) Direct further review and/or audit of issues noted in the report by the Auditor-Controller's Office,  
as well as other findings as determined by the Auditor-Controller, as appropriate;  
d) Direct the Human Resources Director to explore available options to increase accountability and  
control over overtime and compensatory time use and costs through upcoming labor negotiations  
with the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (DSA) and Sheriff’s Managers Association (SMA);  
e) Provide other direction, as appropriate; and  
f) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions  
consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
February 10, 2026  
Adjourn to  
Tuesday, February 24, 2026  
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, February 10, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM  
and on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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