County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Das Williams

Second District - Laura Capps, Vice Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Chair

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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 October 1, 2024 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

24-00001

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 the following:

The next phase of the Tepusquet Vegetation Management Program will take place

in November as a part of a fuel reduction effort that will include planned

prescribed fires in early through mid-November; and

The County of Santa Barbara will host a community preparedness meeting for

persons living in and around the Lake Fire area to discuss new hazards

associated with the recent burn scar. Additional information can be found on the

County's social media channels.

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)

SUPERVISOR NELSON, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-01009

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Steve Neil for his exceptional courage and heroism

on September 25, 2024, at the Santa Maria Superior Courthouse.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-215

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR NELSON, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-01010

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sheriff Deputy Chris Nelson, California Highway

Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, and Santa Maria Police

Officer Erik Hesch for their commitment to public safety during the attack on the Santa Maria

Superior Courthouse on September 25, 2024.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-216

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-00992

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring John Thomas MacKinnon upon his Retirement

from the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office after over 24 years of faithful and

distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-217

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

24-00993

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation Proclaiming the month October 2024 as National Arts and

Humanities Month in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-218

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Honorary Resolutions

A-5)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-00998

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 9, 2024 as National Walk and Roll to School Day in

Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-219

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-6)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-00997

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the United Nations Association of Santa Barbara

Peace Prize recipient, Jane Olson.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-220

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Administrative Items

A-7)

COUNTY COUNSEL

24-00999

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Hooper,

Lundy and Bookman, P.C. for Healthcare Privacy Legal Services, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara, an

Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. in an amount

not to exceed $50,000.00 for a term from October 8, 2024 to October 7, 2025; and

b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because they consist

of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in

the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

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:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-8)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-00996

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010108; and 0010123. (4/5 Vote Required)

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

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-9)

24-00990

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Consider recommendations regarding the Ground Lease Agreement for San Antonio Peak (Portion

of APN: 113-280-010), Folio No. 4084, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Ground Lease Agreement (Lease),

between the County of Santa Barbara and Casmalia 1, 2, 3, 4, LLC, and Casmalia Land and

Cattle Company, LLC (Lessor), for a term of twenty years until August 31, 2044, for a total leased

area of approximately 4,200 square foot area of land; and

b) Determine that the recommended action of approving the Lease is exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion

of Small Structures, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, and approve and direct staff to

file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-10)

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

24-00991

Consider recommendations regarding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Surveillance

Agreement No. 24-10311 with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Grant Agreement No. 24-10311 with the

CDPH to accept funding for the HIV Surveillance Program in the amount not to exceed

$181,410.00 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029;

b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director, or designee, to make any required

certifications and Project Representative changes in accordance with the Grant Agreement;

c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director, or designee, to execute any future

amendments or scope of work changes to Grant Agreement No. 24-10311 provided that the

amendment does not exceed ten percent (10%) ($18,141.00) of the total agreement amount, upon

review and concurrence by the Auditor Controller’s Office and County Counsel’s Office, subject

to the Board's ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and

d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) since

the recommended actions are government fiscal activities that 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

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-11)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-00995

Consider recommendations regarding a Statement of Final Quantity for Rectangular Rapid Flashing

Beacons; County Project No. 820796, First and Second Districts, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for construction of

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons; and

b) Determine that the approval of the Statements of Final Quantities is an administrative activity that

will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and is therefore exempt from

the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA

Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

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:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-12)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

24-01002

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC for Jail Food

Services, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to enter into an Agreement on behalf of the County of

Santa Barbara with Summit Food Service, LLC for jail food services for the period of October 1,

2024, to September 30, 2027, with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, not to exceed

$7,126,062.99 within the initial term; and

b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that they are government

administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified 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-13)

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

24-00994

Consider recommendations regarding a request to allocate three additional positions for Senate Bill

43 expansion, as follows:

a) Adopt changes to the Salary Resolution to allocate three (3) positions to the Treasurer-Tax

Collector-Public Administrator, effective November 25, 2024; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the actions involve

government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which

may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-221

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Board of Supervisors

A-14)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-01003

Approve the reappointment of Robert Williams to the Mosquito and Vector Control Management

District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2026, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

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 WILLIAMS

24-01004

Approve the reappointment of Christian Alonso to the Santa Barbara County Housing Authority

Board of Commissioners, term ending January 1, 2029, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,

that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

24-00002

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) (24-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Expressed support of the proposed development project in Montecito which

includes an affordable housing element – Chris Robertson addressed the Board

Re: Expressed Appreciation to the Board for their support for the North County

Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center – Ann McCarty addressed the Board

Re: Highlighted the need for members of the community to follow County issues –

Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board

12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session

Closed Session

24-01011

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54957.6)

Employee: County Executive Officer. Agency-designated representative: Santa Barbara County

Board of Supervisors Chair Steve Lavagnino.

Report from Closed Session

No reportable action taken.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-01008

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a discussion on Mobile Home Parks and

Potential Overlays, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a report on existing mobile home parks in the County of Santa Barbara;

b) Determine that the report does not constitute a project under the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and

c) Provide direction to staff, as appropriate:

i) Direct staff to further investigate the feasibility of a moratorium and return to the Board for further

direction;

ii) Monitor potential conversions and include a Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay in the Fiscal

Year (FY) 2025-2026 Long Range Planning Work Program; and

iii) Direct Long Range Planning staff to continue to pause work on a short-term rental Ordinance

FY 2025-2026 and initiate an Ordinance to create a Mobile Home Park Overlay or another

instrument that:

1) Prevents redevelopment of mobile home parks; and/or

2) Restricts conversion of senior mobile home parks to all age parks, clarifying if a senior overlay

should only apply to mobile home parks currently restricted to seniors.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 9:46 AM - 10:38 AM (52 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Toni Mar, Steve Wagner, Stephen Siemsen, and Lisa Casillas-Siemsen addressed

the Board.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Approved; and

c) Provided direction to staff, as follows:

i) Directed staff to develop a moratorium and return to the Board for

consideration;

ii) No action taken; and

iii) Directed Long Range Planning staff to pause work on the short-term rental

Ordinance in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 - 2025 and move it to FY 2025 - 2026 to

create capacity for the Mobile Home Park Overlay including:

1) Mobile Home Park Overlay or similar instrument that would prevent

redevelopment of mobile home parks; and

2) Conversion restrictions of senior mobile home parks to all age parks,

clarifying that a senior overlay would apply to mobile home parks currently

restricted to seniors.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

24-01001

FIRST 5 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

COMMISSION

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update

on Child Care Sector Relief and Recovery, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Receive and file information and a presentation from First 5 Santa Barbara County Children and

Families Commission (First 5 SBC) regarding updates on Child Care Sector Relief and Recovery;

b) Provide comments and/or direction to staff regarding items presented; and

c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended

actions consist of organization, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in

direct or indirect changes to the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM (1 HR. 10 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

James Kyriaco addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Directed staff to return to the Board mid-year with a report on the list of

childcare providers awaiting licenses from Children’s Resource & Referral of

Santa Barbara County; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-01006

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024

update on Cannabis Taxation, Compliance, and Enforcement, 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).

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 1:10 PM - 1:36 PM (26 MIN.)

Received and filed a staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Directed staff to return to the Board when appropriate with a report regarding

the results of the audits. Further directed staff to return to the Board with a

process regarding the Cannabis Business Licensing for dispensaries not yet

operating, particularly in Los Alamos; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-01000

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding possible revisions to the Encampment

Response Protocol and amendments to the County Code, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a report;

b) Provide direction to staff concerning possible revisions to the Encampment Response Protocol;

c) Provide direction to staff concerning possible amendments to County Code Sections

23-13.3 (Parking) and 24-7 (Watercourses); and

d) Determine that the 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)(4), as the actions do not involve any commitment to any

specific project.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 1:36 PM - 2:56 PM (1 HR. 20 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Gina Quiroz, Linda Honikman, Pam Flynt Tambo, and Ash Valenti addressed the

Board.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Directed staff to enhance outreach efforts to stakeholders regarding potential

amendments to the Encampment Response Protocol;

c) Directed staff, as follows: (1) Reassess the proposed amendments to County

Code Sections 23-13.3 (Parking) and 24-7 (Watercourses), including

consideration of potential implications; (2) Prepare a letter to State

Representatives for the Chair to execute, requesting state agencies to participate

in the Safe Parking Program; (3) Examine safe parking and safe sites

particularly around the river beds; (4) Engage with the faith based community; (5)

Maintain status quo of existing policies and practices until staff returns to the

Board in January or when appropriate; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Adjourned at 2:58 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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, October 8, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel

20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,

October 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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