County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps, Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the September 9, 2025 Meeting

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, to

approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

County Executive Officer's Report

25-00001

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.

No report from the County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato.

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 CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00795

Adopt a Resolution recognizing the week of September 15, 2025 through September 21, 2025 as

Diaper Need Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-201

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

25-00796

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming September 15, 2025 through October 15, 2025 as Hispanic

Heritage Month in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-202

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00798

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the California Natural Art Museum upon their

twenty fifth anniversary.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-203

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

25-00794

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Community Health Centers (CHC) of the

Central Coast for exemplary service and extraordinary response during the Gifford Fire.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-204

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Honorary Resolutions

A-5)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00793

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness

Month in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-205

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-6)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00800

Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010611 (4/5 Vote Required).

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-7)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-00788

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Dudek to develop

a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and Transportation Study for the Santa Barbara

Foothill Communities, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to an Agreement with Dudek for the

development of a CWPP and Transportation Study for the Santa Barbara Foothill Communities,

by increasing the contractual amount from $240,500.00 to an amount not to exceed $250,000.00;

and

b) Determine this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to

Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a creation of government funding mechanisms or

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 Hartmann, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-8)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00789

Consider recommendations regarding a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the OASIS Senior

Center Site in Orcutt, (Folio No. 003977), Fourth District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow

Instructions between Orcutt Area Seniors In Service, Inc. (Seller), and the County of Santa

Barbara (County), as the buyer to purchase two Assessor's Parcel Numbers consisting of

approximately 5.3 acres in the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara;

b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to execute any and all escrow

documents and complete the due diligence required to facilitate the terms and conditions of the

proposed Sale; and

c) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA

Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which

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 and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-9)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00805

Consider recommendations regarding SunLight Power Purchase Agreements for Seven (7)

Countywide Locations, as follows:

a) Find, in accordance with Government Code Section 4217.12, that the anticipated cost to the

County for electricity provided by the Power Purchase Agreements will be less than the anticipated

marginal cost to the County of electrical or other energy that would have been consumed in the

absence of the Contract, and that the terms of the Solar Services Agreement are in the best

interests of the County;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission

Solar I, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of SunLight General Solar Fund III, LLC) to finance,

design, construct, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems for the Calle Real Campus, located at

439 N. San Antonio Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (APN 059-140-029);

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission

Solar I, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of SunLight General Solar Fund III, LLC) to finance,

design, construct, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems for the Santa Maria Animal Shelter,

located at 548 W. Foster Road Santa Maria, CA 93455 (APN 111-231-004);

d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission

Solar I, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of SunLight General Solar Fund III, LLC) to finance,

design, construct, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems for the Fire Station 34, located at 3500

Harris Grade Road Lompoc, CA 93436 (APN 097-380-043);

e) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission

Solar I, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of SunLight General Solar Fund III, LLC) to finance,

design, construct, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems for the New Cuyama Aquatics Center,

located at 290 Wasioja St. New Cuyama, CA 93254 (APN 149-040-003);

f) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission

Solar I, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of SunLight General Solar Fund III, LLC) to finance,

design, construct, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems for the Casa Nueva Building, located at

260 N. San Antonio Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (APN 059-140-029);

g) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission

Solar I, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of SunLight General Solar Fund III, LLC) to finance,

design, construct, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems for the Lompoc Health Campus, located

at 301 N R St, Lompoc, CA 93436 (APN 091-040-004);

h) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission

Solar I, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of SunLight General Solar Fund III, LLC) to finance,

design, construct, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems for the Santa Barbara Social Services

Building, located at 234 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (APN 059-140-029);

and

i) Determine that the renewable energy projects are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code

Section 21080.35 (installing solar systems on existing roofs and existing parking lots), and it is

further categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA per sections 15301 (minor alterations to

existing facilities) and 15303 (limited construction of small facilities) and 15304 (minor alterations of

land) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and a Notice of Exemption was filed on that

basis, and that the recommended actions are within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) through h) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

i) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor

Lavagnino

Recused:

1 - Supervisor Hartmann

A-10)

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

25-00790

Consider recommendations regarding the 2024 Wellpath, Department of Behavioral Wellness, and

County Health Department Annual Reports for Medical and Mental Health Services at the Juvenile

Justice Center, as follows:

a) Receive and file the 2024 Annual Reports from California Forensic Medical Group/ Wellpath for

medical services provided to youth housed at the juvenile facilities, from the Department of

Behavioral Wellness for mental health services provided to youth housed in juvenile facilities, and

from the County Health Department for the medical record audits conducted of Wellpath and

Department of Behavioral Wellness services; and

b) Determine that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since the recommended action is

a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-11)

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

25-00802

Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to

Execute Agreement C5612911 with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

for the Provision of Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp Services, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chief Probation Officer to execute Agreement C5612911

with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the provision of Pine Grove

Youth Conservation Camp services including the housing, care, and training of youthful offenders

for a period of July 1, 2025 or upon approval to June 30, 2028 with costs based on the per-day

rates and cost reimbursement obligations estimated at $124,484.00; and

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

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are

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 physical impact on

the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-206

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-12)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00797

Consider recommendations regarding a Cooperative Agreement for Cycle 6 of the Measure A

South Coast Bicycle and Pedestrian Safe Routes to School Programs; County Project No.

864058; First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Cooperative Agreement with the Santa Barbara

County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for projects awarded to Santa Barbara County in

Cycle 6 of the Measure A South Coast Bicycle and Pedestrian and South Coast Safe Routes to

School Programs;

b) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve and execute amendments to the

Measure A Cooperative Agreement within the scope and term of the Agreement: 1) to extend

deadlines for the timely use of funds for individual projects as set forth in Section 1.8 of the

Agreement; and 2) to accept additional funding for individual projects resulting from the

reconciliation of excess funds process set forth in Section 1.11 of the Agreement;

c) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to advertise for bids for the

projects as described in the Cooperative Agreement;

d) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0010780 to establish appropriations of $80,400.00 in

Public Works-Capital Infrastructure Fund for Services and Supplies funded by Community Service

Area 31; and

e) Find these projects exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Reg. Section 15301(c) 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, and approve the filing of the

Notice of Exemption on that basis, and find the remaining actions are government funding

mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any

specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and

are therefore not a project under CEQA pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized;

c) Approved and authorized; and

d) and e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00799

Consider recommendations regarding North and Central County Pavement Rehabilitation for Fiscal

Year (FY) 2024-2025, County Project No. 820802N, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (4/5

Vote Required)

a) Approve the specifications and plans on file in the Public Works Department office for

construction of the North and Central County Pavement Rehabilitation for FY 2024-2025;

b) Award the construction contract in the amount of $5,256,629.00 to the lowest responsible

bidder, CalPortland Construction, 1625 E. Donovan Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, 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 $293,182.00 and supplemental items of $357,000.00, for the

construction of County Project No. 820802N for a total not to exceed authorization of

$5,906,811.00;

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;

e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010783 to provide funding in the amount of

$667,000.00 for the County Road portion of County Project No. 820802N; and

f) Determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality

Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) 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 this basis on

May 21, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded;

c) Authorized;

d) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

e) and f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-14)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00803

Consider recommendations regarding rescinding and adopting Oversized Vehicle Restrictions for

Various County Roads, First and Second Districts, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution to rescind oversized vehicle restrictions and to establish oversized vehicle

restrictions between 10:00 P.M. and 5:00 A.M. in the First and Second Districts; and

b) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public

facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the

proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14

CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-207

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

25-00804

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Joint Funding Agreement for the Cooperative Stream

Gauging Program, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Funding Agreement with the United States

Geological Survey to continue the Countywide Cooperative Stream Gauging Program from

October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $435,075.00, of which

$332,455.00 will be funded by the Flood Control District; and

b) Find that the Cooperative Stream Gauging Program is exempt under California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines Section 15306, basic data collection, research, experimental management,

and resources evaluation activities; and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-16)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00791

Consider recommendations regarding a request for Waiver of Competition for the purchase of

Aviation Fuel, as follows:

a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure aviation fuel for the County Air Support Unit

(ASU-Sheriff / Fire) from the Avfuel Corporation, the contracted fuel supplier for the Santa Ynez

Valley Airport, for up to $400,000.00 per year, without being required to conduct a formal

competitive bid process pursuant to County Code Section 2-39, for a term of July 1, 2025,

through June 30, 2028; and

b) Determine this action is exempt for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to

Section 15378(b)(5), which are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will

not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-17)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00792

Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Allan

Hancock Joint Community College District for a General Educational Development Testing Center,

as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Social Services Director or designee, to execute the MOU with Allan

Hancock Joint Community College District to establish a General Educational Development Testing

Center at the Workforce Resource Center in Santa Maria, also known as the America’s Job

Center of California;

b) Approve and authorize the Social Services Director or designee to receive $50,000.00 in

California Adult Education Program funding from Allan Hancock Joint Community College District

for the operation of the General Educational Development Testing Center;

c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010724 to increase appropriations in the amount of

$50,000.00 in the Social Services Department, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity

Act-Workforce Development Board Fund for Salaries and Employee Benefits funded by California

Adult Education Program funds; and

d) 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized; and

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

A-18)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00808

Approve the appointment of Cheryl Smith to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending

January 1, 2028, First District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-19)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

25-00842

Consider recommendations regarding direction to report on the status of orphaned and idle wells in

the County of Santa Barbara, as follows:

a) Direct the Santa Barbara County Planning Department, Community Services Department, and

Environmental Health Services to provide a comprehensive status report on the number, location,

and condition of orphaned and idle oil and gas wells in Santa Barbara County, along with any

current plans for their abandonment, by October 14, 2025; and

b) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government

that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project

under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the

CEQA Guidelines.

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

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Directed staff to report back on October 21, 2025 rather than October 14,

2025; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

25-00002

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) (25-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Announcement by the League of Women Voters recognizing National Voter

Registration Day and encouraged the public to register - Joyce Ellen Lippman

addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concerns regarding low wages and limited benefits for In-Home

Supportive Services (IHSS) workers, including lack of health care and vacation

time, and requested consideration of a living wage increase and the benefits that

would provide to IHSS workers - Reyna Montoya, Ralph Armbruster, Maria Elena

Millings, Norma Alonso, Elena Magana and Yesenia De Casaus addressed the

Board

Re: Expressed concerns regarding the Brisa Encina Supportive Housing

Development, the property owner, and potential additional development, including

issues related to HASBARCO, the Section 8 waiting list, and the housing of

non-local residents - Joy Hoover and Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

25-00807

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Transfer of General County Programs

Discretionary Funds to the City of Santa Maria, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 20

MIN.)

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for the transfer of $1,500,000.00 in

previously allocated funds to the City of Santa Maria for the Santa Maria Sports Complex from the

General County Programs General Fund;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010189 to establish appropriations of $1,500,000.00

in the General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by release of

Committed Emerging Issues fund balance;

c) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County;

and

d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government

that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project

under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the

CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be continued to the October 14, 2025 meeting in Santa Maria. The

motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00801

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the 2025 County Legislative

Platform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)

a) Amend the 2025 County Legislative Platform to advocate for improved immigration reform, to

include requirements for law enforcement officer identification and civil rights protections; and

b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in

direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:10 AM - 10:31 AM (21 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Larry Behrendt, Ivan Vega, and Vanessa Teran addressed the Board.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Amended the 2025 County Legislative Platform to advocate for improved

immigration reform, to include requirements for law enforcement officer

identification and civil rights protections;

b) Approved; and

Requested the Sheriff to return to the Board periodically with retrospective

reports on ICE deconfliction notices.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor

Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Abstained:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00809

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Response to the 2024-2025 Grand Jury

Reports on Deaths in Custody, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)

a) Consider and adopt the Board of Supervisors’ responses to the 2024-2025 Grand Jury reports

entitled “Fatal Head Injury at the Northern Branch Jail: A Custody-Related Death Investigation,”

“Another Suicide in Santa Barbara County Jail: Inmate’s Death Should Have Been Prevented,” and

“Preventable Death at the Northern Branch Jail: A Death-in-Custody Investigation”;

b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letters and forward the letters and responses to the Presiding

Judge of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and

c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)

(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government

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

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 10:47 AM - 11:18 AM (31 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Ethan Bertrand, Lynne Gibbs and Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and adopted; directed staff to return on September 23, 2025 with an

Administrative Agenda item requesting the County send a letter of support to the

Governor regarding AB 1108 (Hart – County Officers: Coroners: In-Custody

Deaths);

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor

Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Absent:

Adjourned at 12:13 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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, September 16, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV

Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on

Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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