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 15, 2024  
9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING  
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR  
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA  
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 8, 2024 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams, 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  
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.  
The County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, announced that the Agricultural  
Commissioner’s Office is now accepting online payments. The online payment  
dashboard can be found on the Agricultural Commissioner Office’s website. It is  
a convenient option for businesses to electronically make all payments ranging  
from certified farmers’ market certificates to weights and measures registration  
permits.  
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 WILLIAMS  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Family History Month in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-222  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 17, 2024 as the International Day for the Eradication of  
Poverty in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-223  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
A-4)  
A-5)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Hope Ranch Park Homes  
Association.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-224  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Channel Islands Biosphere Region and Committing to  
Conservation and Sustainable Development.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-225  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness and  
Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-226  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-6)  
A-7)  
A-8)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of October 2024 as Dyslexia Awareness Month in  
Santa Barbara County and recognizing the work of Monie de Wit.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-227  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Wildfire Preparedness and Heroic Fire  
Response of Ryan Smith and Remington Hotchkis during the Lake Fire of July 2024.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-228  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Adopt a Resolution in recognition of the Great California Shakeout in Santa Barbara County with  
intent to participate on October 17, 2024.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-229  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-9)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of November 2024 as National Family Caregivers  
Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-230  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-10)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
Adopt a Resolution recognizing Lieutenant Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi as the 2024 Montecito  
Association Citizen of the Year.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-231  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-11)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming October 19, 2024 through October 26, 2024 as Flood  
Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-232  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Administrative Items  
A-12)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with  
Campbellsville University for Administrative and Fiscal Intermediary Services for Southern  
California Regional Partnership (SCRP) Graduate and Peer Support Specialist Stipend and  
Pipeline Development Programs, Fiscal Years 2021-2025, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement of  
Services of Independent Contractor with Campbellsville University (not a local vendor) (BC  
21-143), to extend the term of the contract to end June 30, 2026, in order to align with grant funds  
spending deadline; and revise the terms of the Graduate Stipends to allow each county the flexibility  
to choose the dollar amount of stipends; and remove the maximum stipend award of $6,000.00 for  
Graduate Stipends; and revise the terms of Peer Stipends to allow the allotted amounts given to  
each county be used at each county’s discretion for either peer stipends or peer trainings; and the  
ability move the funds between either the peer stipends or peer support trainings with no change to  
the maximum contract amount of $3,930,160.00 (including administrative costs not to exceed  
15%) from the date executed by the County through June 30, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal  
activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor 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)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)  
Participation Agreement for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program  
Administrative Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026; as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the $0 Participation Agreement with  
CalMHSA for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program administrative services  
SANTA BARBARA PEERS DATA PA 10.01.24 for the period of September 1, 2024, through  
August 31, 2025; and  
b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal  
activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and is an organizational or administrative  
activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
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-14)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Authorization to Receive State Housing and  
Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) Funds; as follows:  
a) Authorize the Community Services Department (CSD) Director to execute, on behalf of the  
County as the lead agency of the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC), a HHIP  
Funding Agreement by and between the CoC and the Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional  
Health Authority, doing business as CenCal Health (CenCal) governing the use of $3,000,000.00  
in Round 3 State HHIP funds to support Hope Village and La Posada interim housing operations,  
subject to review of, and concurrence with respect to, such Agreement by County Counsel, Risk  
Management, and Auditor-Controller (Interim Housing HHIP Agreement);  
b) Authorize the CSD Director to execute, on behalf of the County as the lead agency of the CoC,  
a HHIP Funding Agreement (Agreement) by and between the CoC and CenCal governing the use  
of $860,425.00 in Round 3 HHIP funds to support the Homeless Management Information System  
(HMIS), subject to review of, and concurrence with respect to, such Agreement by County  
Counsel, Risk Management, and Auditor-Controller (HMIS HHIP Agreement); and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and direct  
staff to file 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) and b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-15)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Contract with The Fund for Santa Barbara for  
Administration of the County Racial Equity Grant 2024-2026 Program Cycle, as follows:  
a) Determine that Fund for Santa Barbara, Inc. (The Fund) operates grant-making programs that  
are necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the county;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Regranting Agreement with The Fund for  
Santa Barbara administration of a Racial Equity Grant Program for a total maximum contract  
amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for the period of September 17, 2024, through June 30, 2026  
(Agreement); and  
c) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the action involves the  
creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not  
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant 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;  
b) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Approved; and  
Directed staff to balance maintaining stability with offering opportunities for new  
grantees to receive funding.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Authorization of the Housing and Urban Development  
(HUD) 2024-2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Consolidated Application; as follows:  
a) Authorize the County’s Community Services Department (CSD) Director, or his designee, to  
submit to the U.S. Department of HUD the CoC Collaborative Application totaling  
$3,657,943.00, which includes selected CoC community project applications and CSD project  
applications (collectively, the “CoC Projects”) for 2024-2025 CoC Homeless Assistance Program  
Competition;  
b) Authorize the CSD Director to execute 2024-2025 CoC Program grant agreements and scope  
of work documentation with HUD for the three CSD project applications that are part of the CoC  
Collaborative Application, in a form substantially similar to the previously approved and executed  
2023 CoC grant agreements, and written commitments of General Fund estimated match in the  
amount of $109,499.00, and all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents in the  
following estimated amounts:  
i) $169,050.00 for operation of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS);  
ii) $130,675.00 for operation of the Coordinated Entry System (CES); and  
iii) $138,266.00 Santa Barbara County CoC Planning; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized;  
b) i) through iii) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-17)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Master Services Agreement with Bitfocus,  
Inc. for the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Master Services Agreement with Bitfocus,  
Inc. for HMIS on behalf of the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care for the  
period October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029 funded by Department of Health Care Services  
through CenCal Health Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program;  
b) Authorize the County’s Community Services Director to execute amendments to the Master  
Services Agreement as needed during the term of the Agreement to stay compliant with applicable  
State and federal funding requirements, and to increase the amount payable under the Agreement to  
up to a maximum aggregate contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute projects subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the projects are 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 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) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-18)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Legal  
Services with Quarles and Brady, LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services with and Quarles and Brady, LLP extending the term to June 30, 2025  
and increasing the amount not to exceed to $40,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project, under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), because it  
consists of government administrative and fiscal activities 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, 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-19)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding a staffing reorganization for the County Executive Office  
(CEO), as follows:  
a) Approve a staffing reorganization for the CEO that will be incorporated into the Fiscal Year  
(FY) 2025-2026 budget development that reflects a reduction in the classification level of the Chief  
Assistant County Executive Officer position to an Assistant County Executive Officer position and  
approves an additional Assistant County Executive Officer position; and  
b) Determine the activity is not a “Project” subject to the 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-20)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010142; 0010146; 0010155; 0010163; and 0010164.  
(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-21)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding appointments in Lieu of Election to the San Antonio Basin  
Water District Board of Directors, as follows:  
a) Appoint three (3) Directors to the Board of the San Antonio Basin Water District in lieu of  
election pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10515(a), with three-year terms expiring in  
December, 2027, as follows:  
i) Kevin Merrill;  
ii) Randall Sharer; and  
iii) Andrew Reade; and  
b) Determine that the appointments of the Directors to the Board of Directors of the San Antonio  
Basin Water District does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5),  
as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Appointed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2025 Board of Supervisors’ schedule of meeting dates and  
locations.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-233  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-23)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Grant Application No. 23-WP-SBC-59530401 between  
the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) and the Santa  
Barbara County Fire Department, as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution authorizing the Fire Chief or designee to approve and execute  
an Agreement in a form substantially similar to the agreement attached to the Board Letter, subject  
to review and concurrence of County Counsel, the Auditor, and the County Executive Office, with  
CALFIRE for the acceptance of $2,950,142.94 of grant funds to implement the Lompoc Valley  
Fuel Reduction Phase Two Project, from the grant approval date through March 15, 2030, and  
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to, agreements,  
amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the  
aforementioned project; and  
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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-234  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding 23STM4 Storm Damage to Santa Barbara County  
Buildings, First and Second Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Emergency Contract with One Silver  
Serve LLC, whose principal address is 16601 Ventura BLVD 4th floor, Encino CA 91436  
(Servpro) for the Santa Barbara County Emergency Flood Remediation Project 23STM4  
(Contract) in a total compensation amount of $848,800.14 for emergency response work  
performed at five locations: 105 East Anapamu Street, 123 East Anapamu Street, 1105 Santa  
Barbara Street, 305 Comino Del Remedio, and 345 Camino Del Remedio; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are statutorily exempt under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), according to CEQA Guidelines under Section 15359, as a  
project necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency that does not have a low probability of  
occurrence, and to maintain, repair, restore, or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed  
as a result of the storm damage and direct staff to file 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-25)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Calle Real Campus Design and  
Development Standards Project No. 23014-1 for Planning Consultant Services, Second District,  
as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Hellmuth,  
Obata and Kassabaum, Inc. (HOK) (Agreement) for the Santa Barbara County Calle Real  
Campus Design and Development Standards Project No. 23014-1 (Project) for Planning  
Consultant Services to develop consistent design and development principles for future  
redevelopment on the Calle Real Campus for a Not to Exceed Base Contract Amount of  
$520,210.00;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve  
change orders under the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $38,510.00, or  
$25,000.00 plus 5% of the amount of the original contract in excess of $250,000.00, as authorized  
under Public Contract Code Section 20142;  
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve  
change orders to extend the term of the Agreement, if required, to complete the scope of the  
Agreement;  
d) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director designee, to execute  
termination of all or part of the Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; and  
e) Find that these actions fall within the scope of the filed Notice of Exemption and determined  
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
Section 15262 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, as they involve feasibility  
or planning for possible future actions which have not been approved, adopted or funded.  
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;  
b) through d) Authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-26)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff Hangar G9 Lease at the Santa Ynez Valley  
Airport, Santa Ynez, Folio No. 003864, Third District, as follows:  
a) Ratify, approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Lease Agreement (Lease) between the  
County of Santa Barbara (County) and the Santa Ynez Valley Airport Authority (SYVAA), for the  
County’s leasing of Hangar G9 at the Santa Ynez Valley Airport, for a period of ten (10) years  
commencing April 1, 2024, with one option to extend the Lease for an additional ten (10) years, at  
an initial monthly rent of $5,900.00 per month for the first year of the term; and  
b) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301 “Existing Facilities”, finding that the CEQA Existing  
Facilities exemption at Section 15301 allows for use that will not involve any expansion of use  
beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Ratified, 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-27)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Klentner County Initiated Notice of Nonrenewal of  
Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 03-AP-012, Carpinteria Area, First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and consider the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation  
of nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract 03-AP-012 due to noncompliance with the  
Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones, Rule 1-2.3 [Commercial  
Production and Reporting Requirements], 1-4.1 [Principal Dwelling], and 2-3.1 [Incidental  
Boarding and Breeding];  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve  
Contract 03-AP-012;  
c) Direct Planning and Development to serve the Notice of Nonrenewal, and direct the Clerk of the  
Board to record and distribute copies of the Notice of Nonrenewal as specified in the Board  
Agenda Letter; and  
d) Determine that the actions above are government administrative activities that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not projects under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Directed;  
d) Approved; and  
Directed staff to return to the Board with a Departmental Item in early 2025 with  
the following information: (1) Agricultural Preserve Contract compliance and  
noncompliance report; (2) Treasurer and Tax Collector to review noncompliance  
contracts still receiving tax breaks; and (3) Report on the Williamson Act.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-28)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding 3350 Foothill Road LLC County-Initiated Nonrenewal of  
Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 03-AP-014, Carpinteria Area, First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and consider the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation  
of nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract 03-AP-014 due to noncompliance with the  
Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones, Rule 1-2.3.B [Commercial  
Production and Reporting Requirements];  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve  
Contract 03-AP-014;  
c) Direct the Department of Planning and Development to serve the Notice of Nonrenewal, and  
direct the Clerk of the Board to record and distribute copies of the Nonrenewal as specified in the  
Board Agenda Letter; and  
d) Determine that the actions above are government administrative activities that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not projects under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-29)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Blue Sky Sustainable Living  
Center/Woodward/Torres/Aguila G-Boys LLC County-Initiated Notice of Nonrenewal of  
Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 76-AP-069, Cuyama Area, First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and consider the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation  
of nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract 76-AP-069 due to noncompliance with the  
Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones, specifically Uniform Rule  
6-2.B, Transfer of Ownership of Contracted Land;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve  
Contract 76-AP-069;  
c) Direct Planning and Development to serve the Notice of Nonrenewal, and direct the Clerk of the  
Board to record and distribute copies of the Notice of Nonrenewal as specified in the Board  
Agenda Letter; and  
d) Determine that the actions above are government administrative activities that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not projects under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-30)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Persoon County Initiated Notice of Nonrenewal of  
Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-041A, Carpinteria Area, First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and consider the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation  
of nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract 74-AP-041A due to noncompliance with the  
Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones, Rule 1-4.1.B [Principal  
Dwelling];  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve  
Contract 74-AP-041A;  
c) Direct Planning and Development to serve the Notice of Nonrenewal, and direct the Clerk of the  
Board to record and distribute copies of the Notice of Nonrenewal as specified in the Board  
Agenda Letter; and  
d) Determine that the actions above are government administrative activities that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not projects under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-31)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Lostboyzfarms LLC/Mann Living Trust County Initiated  
Nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract Nos. 78-AP-024, 84-AP-009, and 84-AP-008,  
600 Pine Canyon Road, Santa Maria, Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Receive and consider the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation  
of nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contracts 78-AP-024, 84-AP-009, and 84-AP-008 due  
to noncompliance with the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones,  
Rule 6-2.B, Transfer of Ownership of Contracted Land;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notices of Nonrenewal for Agricultural  
Preserve Contracts 78-AP-024, 84-AP-009, and 84-AP-008;  
c) Direct Planning and Development to serve the Notices of Nonrenewal, and direct the Clerk of  
the Board to record and distribute copies of the Notices of Nonrenewal as specified in the Board  
Agenda Letter; and  
d) Determine that the actions above are government administrative activities that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not projects under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-32)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution approving the Probation Department to enter  
into an Agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Division of  
Adult Institutions (CDCR-DAI) for the provision of Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp  
(PGYCC) services, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving the Probation Department to enter into an Agreement with the  
CDCR-DAI for the provision of PGYCC services; and  
b) Determine that the above action is 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-235  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-33)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Acceptance of a Grant Award from Santa Barbara  
Foundation to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department in the Amount of $10,000.00,  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department, or designee, to  
accept a grant award for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department in the amount of  
$10,000.00 from the Santa Barbara Foundation as well as execute the accompanying Educational  
Grant Services Agreement for the period of August 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 for the  
purpose of providing planned education sessions throughout Santa Barbara County for health  
professionals and community members;  
b) Approve the Budget Revision Request No. 0010141 in the amount of $10,000.00 for  
unanticipated revenue for use in the Public Health Department Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget; and  
c) Determine that the proposed action is an administrative and fiscal activity of the County, which  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and is therefore, not a  
“project” as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to  
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) or (b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-34)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS)  
Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, as follows:  
a) Accept and file the FY 2023-2024 Annual Report summarizing operational levels of SBCAS  
and highlighting the accomplishments of those engaged in the support of animals and people across  
the county; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Jan Kays, Victoria Feld, Jean Silva, Dr. Lee Heller, Kira Munoz, Janelle Ward  
and Kendra Duncan O'Connor addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Accepted and filed;  
b) Approved; and  
Directed Animal Services to return to the Board in early 2025 with another  
report.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-35)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity “As Needed”  
Construction Engineering Services Contracts, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute two (2) Agreements for Services of  
Independent Contractor with MNS Engineers and UNICO Engineering for construction  
engineering services on an “as needed” basis through September 30, 2027 with work being  
initiated via Task Orders and a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for each Agreement;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute Task Orders and  
approve Task Order amendments within the scope of the Agreement, upon concurrence with the  
Auditor-Controller’s Office and the Office of County Counsel, provided that no individual Task  
Order shall exceed $500,000.00 without separate Board approval;  
c) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial changes  
to the Agreement in accordance with the terms of each Agreement; and  
d) Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or  
administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment).  
A motion was made by Supervisor 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-36)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for a State of  
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Rubberized Pavement  
Grant, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to establish authority for the Public Works Transportation Division to submit  
an application to CalRecycle for a Rubberized Pavement Grant;  
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to execute in the name of the County of  
Santa Barbara any grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements,  
amendments and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the  
approved grant project;  
c) Establish that this authorization is effective for five (5) years from the date of adoption of the  
Resolution; and  
d) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b) (4) (The creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant 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;  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-236  
b) Authorized; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-37)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Statements of Final Quantities for 2022-2023 Pavement  
Preservation and Preventive Maintenance, South and Central County Pavement Rehabilitation, and  
North County Pavement Rehabilitation: County Project Nos. 820723; 820739S and 820739N,  
All Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statements of Final Quantities for:  
i) 2022-2023 Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance; Project No. 820723, all  
districts;  
ii) 2022-2023 South and Central County Pavement Rehabilitation; Project No. 820739S, First,  
Second, Third and Fourth Districts; and  
iii) 2022-2023 North County Pavement Rehabilitation; Project No. 820739N; Fourth and Fifth  
Districts; 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) i) through iii) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-38)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA  
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Laguna County Sanitation District Photovoltaic Power  
Generation System Repair Project, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Photovoltaic Power Generation System Repair Project,  
Project No. SOLRP1, on file in the Laguna County Sanitation District office;  
b) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive bids for the Photovoltaic Power  
Generation System Repair Project, Project No. SOLRP1; and  
c) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162 that there are no substantial changes proposed, no substantial changes in circumstances, and  
no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the project or of  
the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the recommended actions are  
within the scope of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Laguna Sanitation District  
Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project (10NGD-00000-00025) approved by the Board of Directors  
on February 1, 2011 and no new environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Approved;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-39)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response  
Actions from Impacts of the 2024 Lake Fire and Continuation of Emergency Actions, Third and  
Fourth Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Director’s, 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 2024 Lake Fire 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 every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency  
actions and determine, by a 4/5 vote, whether there is a need to continue the emergency actions  
until the actions are terminated; and  
d) Determine that the 2024 Lake Fire 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) on October 1, 2024. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis  
on October 1, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-40)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WATER  
AGENCY  
Consider recommendations regarding Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin Groundwater  
Sustainability Agency Appointments, First District, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
a) Adopt a Resolution appointing Santa Barbara County Water Agency Manager Matthew Young  
as a Director of the Cuyama Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, with Public Works Deputy  
Director of Water Resources Walter Rubalcava as an alternate; and  
b) Determine that this action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative action 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:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-237  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-41)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial  
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to submit an application with the United States Department of  
Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Edward Byrne Memorial  
JAG, for the award period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with an anticipated award of  
$105,024.00; and  
b) Determine that the above recommendations are not the approval of a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project 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 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) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-42)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of grant funding from the State of California  
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for increased law enforcement to reduce criminal activity  
involving alcohol, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff or designee to execute a Grant Agreement with ABC  
for the Alcoholic Policing Partnership Program for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of  
$50,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(4), in that it is a  
government fiscal or funding activity that will not result in direct or indirect 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, ratified and authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-43)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of a Workforce Development Board  
Member, as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Angeli Mancuso as a member to the Workforce Development  
Board; and  
b) Determine that the above actions do not involve any commitment to any specific project which  
may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and therefore it is not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (5)  
as the proposed action is also an organizational or administrative activity.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Hearing Requests  
A-44)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding John Sandford’s Appeal, Case No.  
23APL-00021, of the Montecito Planning Commission’s approval of the Music Academy of the  
West Revised Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 21RVP-00000-00109), First District, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for November 5, 2024. Time estimate: 1 hour)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00021;  
b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project; Case No. 21RVP-00000-00109,  
including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (03-EIR-06)  
and Addendum are adequate and no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required pursuant  
to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162, 15164, and 15168(c)(2); and  
d) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case No. 21RVP-00000-00109, subject to the  
conditions of approval.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 5, 2024 in Santa  
Barbara (EST. TIME 1 HR.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-45)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20  
(Juveniles) of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13  
and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for November 5, 2024. Time estimate: 20 minutes)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 (Juveniles) of  
the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13 and Article IV  
Sections 20-14 through 20-16;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of December 3, 2024, to consider the  
adoption of the Ordinance amendment, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20  
(Juveniles) of the Santa Barbara County Code to repeal Article III Sections 20-9 through 20-13  
and Article IV Sections 20-14 through 20-16; and  
ii) Determine that the recommended action is not a project within the meaning of 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 5, 2024 in Santa  
Barbara (EST. TIME 20 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-46)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Annual Transparent Review of Unjust  
Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act Report and Community Forum, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for December 10, 2024. Time estimate: 2 hours)  
a) Receive and file the annual TRUTH Act report regarding United States Immigration and  
Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to individuals as required by Government Code Section  
7283.1(d);  
b) Hold the public hearing on December 10, 2024, as required by Government Code Section  
7283.1(d), regarding ICE’s access to individuals, and to receive and consider public comment; and  
c) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: December 10, 2024 Santa Maria  
(EST. TIME 2 HRS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Board of Supervisors  
A-47)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding a Community Meeting for the Board of  
Supervisors Farmworker Conditions in Santa Barbara County Temporary Ad Hoc Committee, as  
follows:  
(Set a hearing for November 12, 2024 at 3:00pm.)  
a) Receive and file a report regarding the Board of Supervisors Farmworker Conditions in Santa  
Barbara County Temporary Ad Hoc Committee and hold a community meeting at the Joseph  
Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511  
Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria; and  
b) 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed a report that on November 12, 2024 at 3:00pm, the  
Farmworker Conditions in Santa Barbara County Temporary Ad Hoc Advisory  
Committee will hold a Community Meeting at the Joseph Centeno Betteravia  
Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511  
Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
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: Highlighted and Expressed Support of the Miramar Acquisition Co., LLC  
Housing and Mixed Use Development Project – Katie Mangin addressed the  
Board.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS  
(Government Code section 54956.8)  
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 105-330-002, Corner of West Clark Avenue and Marcum  
Street, Orcutt, California 93455 (Fourth Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General  
Services Director Kirk Lagerquist. Negotiating party: Angie Mozart. Under negotiation: Price and  
terms of payment.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE,  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION  
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Enterprise Resources Planning  
(ERP) Project Update and Revised Timeline for Phase 1 Financials, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20  
MIN.)  
a) Receive and file an ERP Project Update regarding the Revised Timeline for Phase 1 Financials;  
b) Direct staff to return before the end of 2024 with an amendment to the County’s Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (Agreement) with Accenture LLP to extend implementation  
services within the contract’s current scope of services for the deployment of Workday Financials  
software by no later than August 1, 2025; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 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.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 10:55 AM - 11:14 AM (19 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
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; Further directed staff to return to the Board with a project report in  
six (6) months; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WATER  
AGENCY  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Water Resources  
Update and 2024 Groundwater Basins Summary Report, as follows: (EST TIME: 30 MIN.)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
a) Receive and file an update on water resources throughout the County of Santa Barbara;  
b) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County 2024 Groundwater Basins Summary Report; and  
c) Determine that these actions are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as they are administrative  
actions that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 11:15 AM - 12:05 (50 MN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
a) and b) Received and filed; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
3)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Solid Waste  
Reduction Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Solid Waste Reduction Report; and  
b) Determine that the receipt of the report does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections  
15378 (b)(5) (organizational or administrative activities of governments).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 12:05 PM - 1:24 PM (1 HR. 19 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Ana Citrin 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) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
4)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Historic Landmarks Advisory  
Commission’s Designation of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church as a County Historic  
Landmark, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)  
a) Approve the designation by, and confirm the action of, the Historic Landmarks Advisory  
Commission and the conditions to be imposed, and adopt a Resolution with conditions, designating  
All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church located at 80 Eucalyptus Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 as  
a County Historic Landmark, and determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308;  
b) Modify the designation by the History Landmarks Advisory Commission by modifying and  
adopting the resolution with conditions to be imposed, designating All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal  
Church located at 80 Eucalyptus Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 as a County Historic Landmark,  
and determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15308; or  
c) Disapprove the designation of the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission designating the All  
Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church located at 80 Eucalyptus Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 as a  
County Historic Landmark and the conditions to be imposed, and determine that the project is  
exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15270.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:10 PM - 2:35 PM (25 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Keith Coffman-Grey, Chris Robertson, Amber Long, William Delvac, Evanne St.  
Charles, Dale Goldsmith, and Katie Mangin addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-238  
b) Modified the designation by the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission by  
modifying the resolution to include the correct address, 80 Eucalyptus Lane,  
Montecito, CA 93108, and APN 009-333-011; and approved; and  
c) No action taken.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
5)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Judson Appeal, Case No. 24APL-00013,  
of the Montecito Planning Commission’s approval of the Tait Family Trust Addition and Garage  
Preliminary and final design review approval, Case No. 23BAR-00084, First District, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00013;  
b) Make the required findings for preliminary and final Design Review approval of Case No.  
24APL-00003, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections  
15301 and 15303, as outlined in the Notice of Exemption; and  
d) Grant de novo approval of the Project, Case No. 23BAR-00083.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
6)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeal of the County Planning Commission  
Approval of the Sierra Botanicals, LLC Cannabis Processing Project, Case Nos. 24APL-00020  
and 22LUP-00000-00465, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00020;  
b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case No. 22LUP-00000-00465,  
including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine that the previously certified Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)  
(17EIR-00000-00003) is adequate and no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15168(c); and  
d) Grant approval of the Project, Case No. 22LUP-00000-00465, subject to the conditions of  
approval.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:41 PM - 3:30 PM (49 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows: Accepted into the record the following  
documents: Applicant Presentation from Kapono Curry dated October 15, 2024 at  
12:33 PM.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Denied the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00020;  
b) Made the required findings for approval of the Project, Case No.  
22LUP-00000-00465, including California Environmental Quality Act findings;  
c) Approved; and  
d) Granted approval of the Project, Case No. 22LUP-00000-00465, subject to the  
conditions of approval.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
7)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 24APL-00007:  
Noyes/Woodall Appeal of the Law New Single-Family Residence in the Mission Canyon  
Community Plan Area, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00007;  
b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 21LUP-00000-00401  
including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section  
15303, as set forth in the Notice of Exemption; and  
d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 21LUP-00000-00401 subject to the  
conditions of approval.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 3:35 PM - 4:49 PM (1 HR. 14 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Linda Kaplan, and Walid Afifi addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows: Accepted into the record the following  
documents: Memorandum from the Planning and Development staff dated October  
11, 2024 at 2:22 PM; and Appellant Presentation from Ian Noyes dated October  
14, 2024 at 11:19 AM.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Denied the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00007;  
b) Made the required findings for approval of the project, Case No.  
21LUP-00000-00401, including California Environmental Quality Act findings;  
c) Approved; and  
d) Granted de novo approval of the project, case No. 21LUP-00000-00401 subject  
to the conditions of approval.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
Adjourned at 4:49 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, November 5, 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 15, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel  
20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,  
October 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.