County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams, Chair  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Vice Chair  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, February 7, 2023  
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  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
9:00 A.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
10:00 A.M. ..... Reconvened to Regular Session  
Approval of Minutes of the January 24, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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  
23-00001  
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.  
- January 2023 Storm Recovery Update  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato announced updates regarding the  
County's Disaster Resource Centers and Local Assistance Centers in both the  
North and South County; and  
Kelly Hubbard, Office of Emergency Management Director, provided an update on  
additional resources for those impacted by the January 2023 Storm which can be  
found at ReadySBC.org.  
Closed Session  
23-00136  
[PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)  
General Services Director.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
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.  
Administrative Items  
A-1)  
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES  
23-00128  
Consider recommendations regarding a digital literacy program for qualifying county residents, as  
follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Santa Barbara  
Partners in Education to administer a digital literacy program beginning on February 7, 2023 and  
ending performance upon completion, but no later than June 30, 2025; in an amount not to exceed  
$375,000.00 (Total Maximum Contract Amount), to be paid from ARPA funds; and  
b) Determine that these actions do not constitute a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) based on CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(4) since the actions are a government  
funding mechanism which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and based on CEQA Guideline  
15378(b)(5) since the action is an administrative activity that will not result in physical changes to  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-2)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00121  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Arup North  
America LTD for the Energy Assurance Assessment Services Program, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement  
with Arup North America LTD for consulting services related to the Energy Assurance Assessment  
Services program increasing the total maximum contract amount by $330,000.00 for a new total  
maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,105,000.00 and extending the contract by one year to  
April 2, 2025;  
b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to extend the Agreement, as amended  
by the First Amendment, for up to 1 year, no later than April 2, 2026; and  
c) Determine that the above 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)(4), as the actions are 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, and 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00122  
Consider recommendations regarding Appointments of City of Buellton and City of Solvang  
Representatives to the County Library Advisory Committee, as follows:  
a) Appoint Elysia Lewis as the City of Buellton Representative and Elizabeth Orona as the City of  
Solvang Representative to serve on the County of Santa Barbara Library Advisory Committee; and  
b) Determine that the recommended appointment to the Library Advisory Committee 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 action  
involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment  
to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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  
A-4)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00123  
Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a Second Amendment to the Landscaping  
Service Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. for all County Parks, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Landscaping  
Service Contract with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. (BC 20229) increasing the total  
contract amount by $51,764.00 for a total amended contract amount not to exceed $848,575.00  
for landscape maintenance services to 18 County parks and open spaces for a period of  
twenty-four (24) months beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the action involves the  
maintenance of existing public facilities or topographical features that will result in no or negligible  
expansion of existing use.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-5)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-00113  
Consider recommendations regarding the 2022 Biennial Review and Amendments to the Conflict  
of Interest Code of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, as follows:  
a) Approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Maria-Bonita School District; and  
b) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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  
A-6)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-00126  
Consider recommendations regarding the 2022 Biennial Review and Amendments to the Conflict  
of Interest Code of the Goleta Water District, as follows:  
a) Approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Goleta Water District; and  
b) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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  
A-7)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-00127  
Consider recommendations regarding the 2022 Biennial Review and Amendments to the Conflict  
of Interest Code of the Santa Ynez Community District, as follows:  
a) Approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Ynez Community District; and  
b) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-8)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-00129  
Consider recommendations regarding the 2022 Biennial Review and Amendments to the Conflict  
of Interest Code of the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District, as follows:  
a) Approve the amended Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit  
District; and  
b) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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  
A-9)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00102  
Consider recommendations regarding a Sixth Amendment to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Ernst and Young (EY) for Disaster Cost Recovery Consulting  
Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with EY for disaster cost recovery services to extend the term ten months  
through December 27, 2023 without an increase in funding; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is an administrative activity that does not involve  
commitment to any specific project, and therefore is not a project as defined by State California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-10)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00105  
Consider recommendations regarding the re-ratification of a Proclamation of Local Emergency  
Caused by Drought Conditions, Last Action December 13, 2022, Sixty-Day Renewal, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying the Proclamation of Local Emergency Caused by Drought  
Conditions that exist in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Government Code Section 8630;  
b) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60) days for re-ratification of  
the Emergency until such a time that weather and water supply conditions dictate otherwise; and  
c) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269(a).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-20  
b) Directed; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-11)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00106  
Consider recommendations regarding the transition of administrative and managerial support of the  
Office of Emergency Management from the County Executive Office to the County Fire  
Department, as follows:  
a) Receive and file a report on the transition of the administrative and managerial support and  
oversight of the Office of Emergency Management from the County Executive Office to the County  
Fire Department effective February 1, 2023;  
b) Approve the establishment of the budget and positions for Office of Emergency Management in  
the General Fund, Department 031 (Fire Department) to be incorporated into the Fiscal Year (FY)  
2023-2024 Recommended Budget; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a “Project” 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; 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-12)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00114  
Consider recommendations regarding a Cannabis Permits and Licensing Technician Position, as  
follows:  
a) Authorize the conversion of a limited-term Department Business Specialist in the County  
Executive Office cannabis program to a permanent position as part of Fiscal Year 2023-2024  
budget development; and  
b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5) the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are  
administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-13)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00115  
Consider recommendations regarding the Circumstances of the Existing State of Emergency, as  
follows:  
a) Reconsider the circumstances of the existing state of emergency;  
b) Consider whether state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote  
social distancing;  
c) Find that the Board of Supervisors has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency,  
and that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social  
distancing; and  
d) Direct staff to notice and hold hearings as remote hearings consistent with Government Code  
Section 54953(e)(3) until the state of emergency ends on February 28, 2023.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved; and  
d) Directed.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
A-14)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00135  
Consider recommendations regarding Cachuma Resource Conservation District (CRCD) Board of  
Director Appointments, as follows:  
a) Consider the appointment of Directors to the CRCD pursuant to California Public Resources  
Code Sections 9314 and 9316, as follows:  
i) Approve the re-appointment of Johannah Bradley, Ron Labastida and Jim Wegis to the Board of  
the CRCD to four-year terms ending on November 27, 2026; and  
ii) Approve the appointment of Russell Chamberlin to the Board of the CRCD to a four-year term  
ending on November 27, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the appointments of Directors to the Board of Directors of the CRCD 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) and ii) Approved; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-15)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00116  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of Members to Special District Boards of  
Directors in Lieu of Election, as follows:  
a) Appoint in lieu of election the following qualified applicants to the Cuyama Community Services  
District and the Cuyama Valley Recreation District, pursuant to California Elections Code Section  
10515(b):  
i) Charlene Cooper and Juan Gonzalez for terms ending December 6, 2024, and Malcolm Victor  
Ricci for a term ending December 4, 2026, to the Cuyama Community Services District; and  
ii) Kim Marie Eichert, Laura Edith Price, and Maria Medina to the Cuyama Valley Recreation  
District, for terms ending December 6, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it consists of organizational  
or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) and ii) Approved; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-16)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00130  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008675; and 0008688. (4/5 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-17)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
23-00100  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of offer of sale of surplus equipment, as  
follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute an Equipment Consignment Agreement  
with Quinn Company and to accept the highest public consignment sale offer to purchase surplus  
heavy equipment using the consignment sales process and to complete the transaction with a net  
consignment price of not less than $53,100.00; and  
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(4) that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to the CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved 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-18)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00101  
Consider recommendations regarding a Child Support Services Lease Agreement at 201 South  
Miller Street in Santa Maria (RP No. 002310), Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Lease Agreement (Lease) between the County  
of Santa Barbara and Burt E. Fugate, Trustee of the Burt E. Fugate Trust Dated April 30, 1998  
(Landlord), for the use of 3,295 square feet of office space at 201 South Miller Street in Santa  
Maria (Premises), for an initial term of five years, plus one option to extend the term for an  
additional five years, at an initial monthly rental amount of $5,107.25, based on $1.55 per square  
foot per month; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and approve and direct staff to  
file and post the Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
23-00117  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Community  
Solutions Incorporated (CSI), Fiscal Year 2022-2024, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services  
(BC No. 22005) of Independent Contractor with CSI, to amend Exhibit A, Statement of Work, in  
its entirety and amend Exhibit B, “Schedule of Fees” adding $75,660.00 to the total amount of the  
contract, for a new contract amount of $149,580.00; and  
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that these activities are  
covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for  
causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is  
no possibility that these activities may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are  
not subject to CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-20)  
23-00119  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WATER  
AGENCY  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution approving participation in the Desalination  
Executable Solution and Logistics Plan with the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water  
Conservation District, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to approve and authorize the Santa Barbara County Water Agency to  
participate in the Desalination Executable Solutions and Logistics Plan in partnership with the San  
Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District; and  
b) Find that this action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(4).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-21  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-21)  
23-00120  
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 flooding and storms and continuation of emergency actions, as follows: (4/5  
Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors and 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 and transportation projects  
following the recent 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;  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days 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  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
d) Find that the proposed actions are associated with emergency response and are therefore  
statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline  
Sections 15269(c) actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency that does not have a low  
probability of occurrence, and that a CEQA Exemption for this project was approved by the  
Board and filed by the Clerk of the Board on January 24, 2023, therefore no new Categorical  
Exemption is required for the approval of the recommended actions; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Find that the proposed actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d), as an emergency project undertaken,  
carried out, or approved by a public agency to maintain, repair, or restore an existing highway  
damaged by fire, flood, storm, earthquake, land subsidence, gradual earth movement, or landslide,  
initiated within one year of the damage occurring; and direct the staff to file a Notice of Exemption  
with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and  
Water Conservation District:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed;  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
d) Approved; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-22)  
23-00084  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Village Square Subdivision (TR 14,608), Fourth District, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Construction and Dedication of  
Flood Control Improvements with Los Alamos 59, LP and MHP Builder Inc. associated with  
off-site storm drain improvements for Tract Map 14,608 in the Los Alamos Community; and  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162,  
the recommended actions are within the scope of the environmental review documents for this  
project [Environmental Impact Report (05EIR-00000-00005) previously certified September 7,  
2005].  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be continued, as follows: February 28, 2023 in Santa Barbara. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-23)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00112  
Consider recommendations regarding a work site agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura  
and Santa Barbara Counties for Youth Career Services Program Interns, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Department of Social Services Director, or designee, to execute the  
Work Site Agreement with Goodwill Industries of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (local  
vendor), to provide interns through its Youth Career Services Program; and  
b) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved 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-24)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00118  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Racy Ming Associates LLC for Local  
Plan Consultant Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Racy Ming Associates LLC (a  
local vendor) to provide Local Plan Consultant services for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$15,000.00 for the period of February 7, 2023 through June 30, 2023; and  
b) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-25)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00131  
Consider recommendations regarding appointments and reappointments of Workforce  
Development Board (WDB) Members, as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Carola Smith and Justin McIntire to the WDB;  
b) Approve the reappointment of Cesar Valladares and Petra Gomez to the WDB; and  
c) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-26)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00132  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California  
Department of Social Services for the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services  
access to The Work Number for Online Employment and Wage Verification Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social Services Director, or  
designee, to execute the MOU with the California Department of Social Services for the purpose  
of authorizing County access to The Work Number, pursuant to the Agreement between California  
Department of Social Services and Equifax/TALX Corporation; and  
b) Determine that the execution of the MOU is exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3), finding that the execution of  
the MOU is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the  
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty  
that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the  
activities are not subject to CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved 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-27)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
23-00124  
Accept for filing the Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Second Quarter (October - December 2022) report  
on the Treasurer’s Investment Pool, pursuant to Government Code Section 53646(b).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-28)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
23-00125  
Consider recommendations regarding External Auditor’s Reports on the Treasurer’s Financial  
Statements and the Treasurer’s Compliance with the Treasury Oversight Committee provisions  
contained in Sections 27130-27137 of the California Government Code, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Financial Statements  
with Independent Auditor’s Report for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022;  
b) Receive and file the Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over financial Reporting  
and on compliance and other matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements performed in  
accordance with government auditing standards for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022;  
c) Receive and file the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Treasurer’s Compliance with the  
Treasury Oversight provisions contained in Sections 27130-27137 of the California Government  
Code for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022; and  
d) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and is 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Received and filed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Board of Supervisors  
A-29)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00108  
Approve the reappointment of Alison Wales to the Commission for Women, term ending  
December 31, 2025, Fifth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-30)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00109  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming February 9, 2023 as “John Bowlin Day” in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-22  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-31)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
23-00111  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ray A. Munoz upon his retirement from the  
Sheriff’s Office after over 38 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-23  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-32)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00110  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of February 2023 as Black History Month in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-24  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
23-00002  
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) (23-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Concerned with Various Perceived Injustices in Government - Eplanet  
Thunderstriker addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed Appreciation for the Recognition Ceremony  
Presenters/Performers - Michal Lynch addressed the Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
23-00104  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa  
Barbara Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of Brisa  
Encina Apartments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982  
(TEFRA) regarding the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of  
tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue obligations, for the benefit of Brisa Encina, L.P., and  
consider public comment;  
b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara approving the  
issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of its multifamily housing  
revenue obligations for the benefit of Brisa Encina, L.P. in an aggregate amount not to exceed  
$11,500,000.00, to finance the acquisition and construction of a 49-unit multifamily rental housing  
facility; and  
c) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 1:34 PM - 1:40 PM (6 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Conducted a public hearing and considered public testimony;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-25  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-00107  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver  
for the Office of County Counsel, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the  
appointment of retired County employee Maria Salido Novatt is necessary to fill a critical need in  
the Office of County Counsel before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement;  
b) Approve and authorize the Office of County Counsel to appoint retired employee Maria Salido  
Novatt as an Extra Help employee to provide assistance with specialized legal services on a part  
time basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective start date of February 6,  
2023; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government  
that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 1:41 PM - 1:42 PM (1 MIN.)  
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:  
a) Certified;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
3)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00099  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris Flow Five  
Year Recovery Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a video presentation and report from staff on the Thomas Fire and 1/9 Debris  
Flow Five Year Recovery Update; and  
b) Determine that the proposed actions are administrative activities that do not involve commitment  
to any specific project, and are therefore not a project as defined by State California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15378 (b)(5).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 1:43 PM - 2:18 PM (35 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; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
4)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
23-00098  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of the Gaviota Coast Community  
Wildfire Protection Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Consider and adopt, by directing the Chair to sign, the Gaviota Coast Community Wildfire  
Protection Plan; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), because pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) the recommended action consists of  
organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or  
indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 2:19 PM - 3:16 PM (57 MIN.)  
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:  
a) Adopted 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  
5)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00103  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Renew ’22 Summary Report for Fiscal  
Years (FYs) 2017-2022, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file the Renew ’22 Summary Report for FYs 2017-2022;  
b) Provide direction, as appropriate; and  
c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378 that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 3:17 PM - 3:40 PM (23 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Adjourned at 3:40 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, February 14, 2023  
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
511 East Lakeside Parkway  
Santa Maria  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU  
MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE  
PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, February 7, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel  
20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,  
February 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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