County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps

Third District - Joan Hartmann, Vice Chair

Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Chair

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

9:00 AM

JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT

ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM

511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA

The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water

Conservation District, 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 January 13, 2026 Meeting

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

26-00001

County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on

County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major

projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and

the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and

no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.

County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, announced the following:

Reported that the County’s Health Center Program achieved full compliance with

all federal Health Center Program requirements following a recent Operational

Site Visit and was awarded the 2025 Operational Site Visit Badge; and

Presented the eighth video in the County’s 175th Anniversary Video Series,

highlighting natural disasters that have impacted Santa Barbara County. The

video airs on Channel 20 throughout the week and is featured in the County’s

monthly newsletter, on the CSBTV YouTube channel, and on the County’s social

media platforms in both English and Spanish. The public was encouraged to sign

up for County emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org.

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 HARTMANN

26-00056

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Santa Barbara County Animal Care

Foundation, its Board of Directors, and its volunteers for their outstanding service and dedication to

the community.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-11

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

26-00062

Adopt a Resolution honoring Lorena Chavez upon her retirement from the County Health

Department after over 29 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara

County..

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-12

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-3)

26-00061

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES

DEPARTMENT

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services,

Inc. for a one-time Pesticide Disposal Event, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental

Services, Inc. for the collection, transportation, and disposal of pesticides during a one-time

Pesticide Disposal Event, coordinated by the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, in a

Not-to-Exceed amount of $200,000.00;

b) Approve the acceptance of up to $200,000.00 from the California Department of Pesticide

Regulation for funding for the Pesticide Disposal Event; and

c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to

environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) and (5), finding that the actions consist of governmental funding

mechanisms and administrative activities 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) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

26-00058

Consider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara

County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2025, as follows:

a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s

Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2025; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the

creation of government funding mechanisms 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 Lavagnino, 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-5)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00050

Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of a Donation from DignityMoves, as follows:

a) Accept the donation of $200,000.00 from DignityMoves, a California nonprofit public benefit

corporation (DignityMoves), to be used to pay for the provision of services to residents of La

Posada interim housing, located at 4500 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara; and

b) 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Accepted; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-6)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00081

Consider recommendations regarding amended and restated loan documents for Hollister Lofts

(Project) Second District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the amended and

restated Hollister Lofts documents:

i) HOME Loan Agreement;

ii) HOME Regulatory Agreement;

iii) HOME Subordination Agreement;

iv) County Land Loan Subordination Agreement;

v) County Land Loan Agreement; and

vi) County Land Loan Regulatory Agreement; and

b) Determine that the recommended action is not the approval of a project that is subject to

environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the subject item is an organizational or administrative

activity of government(s) that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) through vi) 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-7)

COUNTY COUNSEL

26-00046

Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Outside Tax

Counsel Ice Miller LLP, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for

Professional Legal Services with Ice Miller LLP, extending the term to August 31, 2027, increasing

the not-to-exceed amount by $40,000.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $115,000.00, and

updating the hourly rates; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they are administrative

activities 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) Approved, ratified 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-8)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00082

Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010914 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision

Request No. 0010937 (4/5 Vote Required).

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-9)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00047

Consider recommendations regarding approval of a Sister County and Prefecture Cooperation

Agreement between Santa Barbara County, California and Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, as

follows:

a) Approve a Sister County and Prefecture Cooperation Agreement between the County of Santa

Barbara and Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan in substantially the form provided, and authorize the

Chair of the Board to execute the agreement; and

b) Find that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it involves organizational and

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

environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-10)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

26-00063

Consider recommendations regarding the Eleventh Amendment to the Physician Services Provider

Agreement, Federally Qualified Health Center with CenCal Health, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director to sign the Eleventh Amendment to

the Physician Services Provider Agreement, Federally Qualified Health Center with CenCal Health

to delete and replace in its entirety the Summary of the Pay for Performance Program (For Primary

Care Provider or Primary Care Group) for Santa Barbara County without changes to the

performance period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2030;

b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to execute any future amendments to this

Agreement and to make any of the following changes, upon review and concurrence by the Auditor

Controller’s Office, Risk Management, and County Counsel’s Office and subject to the Board’s

ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time:

i) Changes to the Agreement that are necessary to conform with federal, State, or local

governmental laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, rules, directives, circulars, bulletins, notices,

guidelines, and policies;

ii) Updates to reimbursement rates, fee schedules, or incentive program terms to conform with the

California Department of Health Care Services directives, CenCal Health's approved rate filings,

and/or state or federal funding adjustments, provided there is no increase in County financial

obligation beyond budgeted amounts; and

iii) Non-material administrative, technical, or clarifying changes that do not substantively alter the

Agreement; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of

the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding

mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

b) i) through iii) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-11)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

26-00064

Consider recommendations regarding Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention and

Collaboration Grant Award Number 26-STI25 from the California Department of Public Health

(CDPH), as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Grant Award Number 26-STI25 with the CDPH to

accept funding for the implementation of the STI Program Management and Collaboration Project

in the amount not to exceed $1,751,370.00 for the grant period July 1, 2026, through June 30,

2031;

b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to execute any future amendments to Grant

Award Number 26-STI25, so long as the amendment does not exceed ten percent (10%)

($175,137.00) of the total award amount work plan, upon review and approval by the

Auditor-Controller and County Counsel, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated

authority at any time; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of

the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding

mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-12)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00065

Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal

OES) Child Advocacy Center (KC) Program Grant Program, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney or his designee to submit an application, and

if awarded, execute the Grant Subaward Agreement, which includes the Grant Subaward

Assurances, Program Standard Assurance Addendum, Standard Certification of Compliance, and

Application Signatures Form to accept anticipated funding with the Cal OES KC Program for the

award period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, up to a maximum grant subaward amount

of $200,000.00, subject to the approval and concurrence of Risk Management,

Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel;

b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to

extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through September 30, 2027, or to increase the

grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk

Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-13

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00066

Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal

OES) Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program Grant, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney or his designee to submit an application, and

if awarded, execute the Grant Subaward Agreement, which includes the Grant Subaward

Assurances, Program Standard Assurance Addendum, Standard Certification of Compliance, and

Application Signatures Form to accept anticipated funding with the Cal OES

Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program Grant for the award period of

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, up to a maximum grant subaward amount of

$196,906.00, subject to the approval and concurrence of Risk Management, Auditor-Controller,

and County Counsel;

b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to

extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through June 30, 2027, or to increase the grant

award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk

Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-14

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-14)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00067

Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal

OES) Human Trafficking Advocacy Program (HA) Grant Program, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney or his designee to submit an application, and

if awarded, execute the Grant Subaward Agreement, which includes the Grant Subaward

Assurances, Program Standard Assurance Addendum, Standard Certification of Compliance, and

Application Signatures Form to accept anticipated funding with the Cal OES Human Trafficking

Advocacy Program for the award period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, up to a

maximum grant award amount of $147,000.00, subject to the approval and concurrence of Risk

Management, Auditor Controller, and County Counsel;

b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to

extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through June 30, 2027, or to increase the grant

award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk

Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-15

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-15)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00071

Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal

OES) Victim/Witness (VW) Program Grant Award; Subaward VW25 03 2801, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney or his designee to submit an application, and

if awarded, execute the Grant Subaward Agreement, which includes the Grant Subaward

Assurances, Program Standard Assurance Addendum, Standard Certification of Compliance, and

Application Signatures Form to accept anticipated funding with the Cal OES VW Program for the

award period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $740,145.00,

subject to the approval and concurrence of Risk Management, Auditor Controller, and County

Counsel;

b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to

extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through March 31, 2027, or to increase the grant

award in an amount not to exceed an additional $100,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk

Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and

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

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-16

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-16)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

26-00072

Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a Non-Cash Donation Greater than

$10,000.00 from One805, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection Department (Fire Department) to accept a

non-cash donation from the family foundation of Michelle and Craig Taylor through One805 of

twenty-six (26) UESCOPE Video laryngoscope devices and associated components for a total of

$53,398.31;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010936; and

c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is

no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-17)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

26-00070

Consider recommendations regarding a Local Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement

No.26-FI-11050700-002 between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the United

States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Los Padres National Forest, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief to execute Local Cooperative Fire Protection Agreement

26-FI-11050700-002 between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the USDA Forest

Service, Los Padres National Forest;

b) Authorize the Fire Chief to update the Operating Plan for the Cooperative Fire Protection

Agreement on an annual basis for the term of this 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)(4), finding that the actions are the creation of a governmental funding

mechanism or other government fiscal activity, 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda. The motion carried by the

following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-18)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

26-00059

Consider recommendations regarding a new Job Classification of Assistant Director of Information

Technology/Chief Information Security Officer, as follows:

a) Adopt an Amendment to the Resolution which establishes the job classification of Assistant

Director of Information Technology/Chief Information Security Officer (Class No. 8037, Range

No. 8037, $83.615 - $106.714 per hour), transfers one (1) 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) legal

position from the County Executive Office to the Information Technology Department, and

reclassifies it to the new the job classification; 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

governmental 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 26-17

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-19)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

26-00076

Consider recommendations regarding the ITAM-0551 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, as follows:

a) Receive and file the ITAM-0551 Artificial Intelligence Policy; and

b) Determine that the above recommended 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 Lavagnino, 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-20)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

26-00057

Consider recommendations regarding the California Coastal Commission Conditional Certification

of the Local Coastal Program Amendment for Rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element

Update, as follows:

a) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission’s certification of the Coastal Land Use

Plan amendment (Resolution No. 24-93) of the County’s Local Coastal Program amendment for

rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Coastal Commission Case No.

LCP-4-STB-24-0028-1-Part B);

b) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of the Coastal

Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5208 and Ordinance No. 5209), zoning map and

zoning text, respectively, of the County’s Local Coastal Program amendment for rezones for the

2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Coastal Commission Case No.

LCP-4-STB-24-0028-1-Part B);

c) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional

certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5208 and Ordinance

No. 5209) with suggested modifications, accepting and agreeing to the suggested modifications,

agreeing to issue Coastal Development Permits for the total area included in the conditionally

certified Local Coastal Program, and adopting the Local Coastal Program amendment with the

suggested modifications;

d) Determine that the Board of Supervisors’ action is exempt from environmental review under the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162

and 15265; and

e) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the

Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission.

Tristine Rainer Betty Jeppesen, and Karl Sonkin addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Received;

c) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-18

d) Approved; and

e) Directed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-21)

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

26-00048

Consider recommendations regarding an Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Application for

Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026-2027 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Intensive Supervision

Program, as follows:

a) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit a California OTS Grant Application for the FFY

2026-2027 DUI Intensive Supervision Program for a projected grant amount of $220,756.00 for

the period covering October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; and

b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms that 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 the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor 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-22)

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

26-00069

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Agreement with Fighting Back Santa

Maria Valley for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2027, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to Agreement for

Services of Independent Contractor with Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, (BC 24330) to extend

the performance term to June 30, 2027, and to increase the contract total by $1,277,419.00, from

$914,317.00 to $2,191,736.00 due to services being added and the contract being extended.

Ratified modifications include the Restorative Justice Program cost transitioning to funding two

full-time equivalent (FTE) beginning January 15, 2026, and adding two FTE Youth Programming

Specialists beginning January 15, 2026; and

b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental

review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines

section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal

activities 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) Approved, ratified 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-23)

26-00060

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 on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows:

(4/5 Vote Required)

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken

pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency

operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the

recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of

the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive

solicitation of bids;

b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works

Director (4/5 vote required);

c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of

consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and

determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions

are terminated; and

d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the

provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section

15269(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this

basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.

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

a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken

pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency

operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal of Flood Control facilities and projects

following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the

necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from

competitive solicitation of bids;

b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works

Director (4/5 vote required);

c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of

consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and

determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions

are terminated; and

d) Determine that these emergency actions are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the

California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) for

actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this

basis on January 13, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of

Exemption.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

a) Received and reviewed;

b) Approved;

c) Directed;

d) Approved;

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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-24)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-01034

Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 6,

Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances, as follows:

a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of

Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 6, Article VI regarding Outdoor

Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; and

b) Determine that 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

ORDINANCE NO. 5273

ORDINANCE NO. 5274

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-25)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

26-00073

Consider recommendations regarding a Lease Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara

and Miramar Acquisition Co., a California Limited Liability Company, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement with Miramar Acquisition Co.,

LLC, to accept donated office space and services at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito for

deputies to utilize for daily patrol activities; and

b) Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 “Existing Facilities”, finding that the CEQA Existing

Facilities exemption 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 Lavagnino, 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-26)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00049

Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Santa

Maria Recreation and Parks Department to Establish the Community Connections Corps Program

and Agreement with Foundation for California Community Colleges for Career Catalyst Services,

as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Social Services Director or designee to receive the Disaster

Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant in the amount of $900,000.00 from the State of

California Employment Development Department;

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

City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department to establish the Community Connections

Corps Program upon County Counsel and Risk concurrence;

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Foundation for California

Community Colleges to provide employer of record services (Career Catalyst Services) for the

Community Connections Corps Program for a total contract amount not to exceed $151,362.41

for the period of January 27, 2026, through August 22, 2026;

d) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee, to execute the Worksite Agreement

(Exhibit E in the Agreement) with Foundation for California Community Colleges to participate as a

worksite in the Community Connections Corps Program;

e) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee, to extend the Agreement with Foundation

for California Community Colleges to provide employer of records services (Career Catalyst

Services) for the Community Connections Corps Program and allocate the amount of unused funds

from the previous fiscal year budget to the next fiscal year budget, subject to appropriations and

budget approval and concurrence from Auditor-Controller;

f) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to reallocate the budgeted line items of

the Agreement with Foundation for California Community Colleges without exceeding the total

contract amount;

g) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to accept additional funds and extend the

term of the Agreement with Foundation for California Community Colleges subject to concurrence

from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller; and

h) 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;

c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

d) through g) Authorized; and

h) 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-27)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00083

Approve the appointment of Thomas Bollay to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term

ending December 31, 2028, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-28)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00074

Approve the reappointment of Robert Kupiec to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending

January 1, 2028, First District.

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

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

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-29)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00077

Approve the reappointment of Karen Kerns to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending

December 31, 2027, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-30)

A-31)

A-32)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00078

Approve the Appointment of Carolyn Adams to the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory

Committee, open term, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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:

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00079

Approve the appointment of Michelle Madril to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending

January 1, 2029, First District.

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

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

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00075

Approve the reappointment of Sharon Hoshida to the Library Advisory Committee, term ending

June 30, 2026, Second District.

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

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

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-33)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00068

Consider recommendations regarding the Child Care Planning Council Membership for 2025

through 2026, as follows:

a) Authorize the Chair to sign the “Certification Statement Regarding Composition of Local

Planning Council Membership,” approving the 2025-2026 membership of the Santa Barbara

County Child Care Planning Council; and

b) Determine that approval of the membership in the Santa Barbara County Child Care Planning

Council is not a “Project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to

CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding it is an organizational or administrative activity 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) 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-34)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

26-00084

Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Stand Down Update, as follows:

a) Receive an oral report from Supervisor Lavagnino regarding the 2025 Santa Barbara County

Stand Down event; 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

26-00002

Public Comment Period

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS

WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE

DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO

MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (26-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Reported on recent activities, including participation in vigils and protests

related to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE);

expressed concern regarding recent ICE activities at the local and national levels;

and emphasized the importance of public safety - Supervisor Capps addressed the

Board

Re: Expressed concern regarding recent ICE activities and urged the Board of

Supervisors to adopt an ordinance designating places of worship, schools, and

hospitals as ICE-free zones - Jonathan Martin addressed the Board

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

Closed Session

26-00085

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)

Luis Miguel Alejandro Lazaro v. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office et al., Santa Barbara

County Superior Court Case No. 24CV05620.

Emerging Acquisitions, LLC (d/b/a Bulk Handling Systems) v. Santa Barbara County, et al., U.S.

District Court, Central District of California Case No. 8:23-cv-00329.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Supervisors and as the Board

of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

Antoinette Whiting, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court

Case Number 24CV02514.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)

Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 2 cases.

Report from Closed Session

County Counsel Rachel Van Mullem reported that, in Closed Session, the Board

considered whether to initiate litigation in two matters. The Board authorized

County Counsel to initiate litigation in one matter. Details will be disclosed upon

formal commencement of the action, to any person upon inquiry.

The Board voted 3-1-1 in favor of initiating litigation, with Supervisor Nelson

abstaining and Supervisor Capps absent.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

26-00055

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver

for Sheriff’s Office, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)

a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the

appointment of County Employee Jose Ayala, Communications Dispatch Supervisor, is necessary

to fill a critical need in the Sheriff’s Office before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to appoint retired employee, Jose Ayala, as an Extra

Help employee to assist with critical technical projects within the dispatch center on a part-time

basis not to exceed 960 hours or annual service with an appointment effective February 2, 2026;

and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they

consist of government administrative or discal activities that will not result in direct or indirect

physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM (5 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00052

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Progress Update on the One Climate

Initiative, 2030 Climate Action Plan and Energy Assurance Plan, as follows:

(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Receive and file the One Climate Initiative 5-Year Review, the One Climate Initiative 2025

Progress Report, the 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Memo, and the Summary of Policy Impacts

on Local Climate Action; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to

environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of

governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 10:05 AM - 10:40 AM (35 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Michael Chiacos addressed the Board

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, 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

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE, GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00054

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the conclusion of the Enterprise Pilot Program,

as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Formally conclude the Sheriff’s Office 2021 Enterprise Fleet Management pilot program, based

on pilot program success in meeting or exceeding established performance measures;

b) Approve the term extension and total contract amount of the existing Master Lease Agreement

for Enterprise Fleet Management for a total contract amount of $6,984,200.00, for a term of five

years starting February 9, 2026 and ending February 9, 2031;

c) Delegate to the Sheriff, or designee, the authority to sign individual vehicle lease agreements

pursuant to the Master Equity Lease as long as: 1) there is concurrence to the individual vehicle

lease agreement by County Counsel, Auditor Controller, and Risk Management, 2) the Sheriff’s

Office provides a report of all signed leases to General Services, and 3) this delegation is subject to

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

d) Determine that the above actions are 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.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 1:11 PM - 1:35 PM (24 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved the formal conclusion of the Sheriff’s Office 2021 Enterprise Fleet

Management pilot program;

b) Approved, with direction to staff to return to the Board within one year with a

progress report;

c) Delegated; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Capps

Absent:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00053

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a First Quarter Update, Fiscal Year

2025-2026, on Cannabis Taxation, Permitting, and Licensing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, and

business licensing;

b) Provide any other direction to staff regarding the County’s cannabis program, including whether

to reopen the retail application process for the Toro Canyon/Summerland Community Plan Area;

and

c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in

direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the

purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines

Section 15378(b)(5).

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 12:55 PM - 1:11 PM (16 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) No action taken; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Capps

Absent:

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-01069

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Ordinance Streamlining and Housing

Accommodation Amendments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)

a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

findings, for the Ordinance Amendments, Case Nos. 25ORD-00006, 25ORD-00007, and

25ORD-00008;

b) Determine that the Ordinance Amendments, Case Nos. 25ORD-00006, 25ORD-00007, and

25ORD-00008, are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3),

15168(c), and 15265;

c) Approve the Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation Amendments by taking the

following actions:

i) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations of the County Land Use and Development

Code (Case No. 25ORD-00006), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara

County Code;

ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations of the Article II Coastal Zoning

Ordinance (Case No. 25ORD-00007), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County

Code; and

iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations of the Montecito Land Use and

Development Code (Case No. 25ORD-00008), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa

Barbara County Code;

d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the Coastal

Zoning Ordinance Streamlining and Housing Accommodation Amendments (Case No.

25ORD-00007) to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an

amendment to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; and

e) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the

Executive Director of the CCC.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:50 AM - 11:45 AM (55 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Mary Ellen Brooks addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted the required findings for approval of the Ordinance Amendments, Case

Nos. 25ORD-00006, 25ORD-00007, and 25-ORD-00008; including California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

b) Approved;

c) i) Approved and Adopted an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the

County Land Use and Development Code (Case No. 25ORD-00006), Section 35-1

of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, as amended at the

January 27, 2026 Board meeting;

ORDINANCE NO. 5275

c) ii) Approved and Adopted an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the

Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Case No. 25ORD-00007), of Chapter 35,

Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, as amended at the January 27, 2026

Board meeting;

ORDINANCE NO. 5276

c) iii) Approved and Adopted an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the

Montecito Land Use and Development Code (Case No. 25ORD-00008), Section

35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, as amended at the

January 27, 2026 Board meeting;

ORDINANCE NO. 5277

d) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 26-19

e) Directed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Capps

Absent:

Adjourned at 1:35 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

County Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor

Santa Barbara

Challenges

IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU

MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE

PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Announcements

The meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel

20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,

January 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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