County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Roy Lee  
Second District - Laura Capps, Chair  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, June 10, 2025  
9:00 AM  
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT  
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM  
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
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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 June 3, 2025 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  
25-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
No report from the County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato.  
Administrative Agenda  
All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call  
vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a  
member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative  
Agenda and considered as a separate item.  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-1)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
25-00482  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of June 9, 2025 through June 13, 2025 as Home Visiting  
Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-135  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
25-00496  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth 2025 in Santa Barbara County.  
Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-136  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Administrative Items  
A-3)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00489  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with Aegis  
Treatment Centers, LLC for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Services  
for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (Board Contract No. 23-074) with Aegis Treatment Centers,  
LLC (not a local vendor) to update certain standard terms and service codes in compliance with  
state and federal requirements and increase the contract amount by $2,873,100.00 for a revised,  
total contract maximum amount not to exceed $24,575,700.00, inclusive of $5,325,900.00 for FY  
2023-2024 and $6,416,600.00 thereafter for the period of FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026, and  
FY 2026- 2027, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; 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 CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal  
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified 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-4)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00505  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board  
Contract [BC] No. 24-119) with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., for Champion Healing  
Center Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Services for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through  
2027-2028, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., (not a local vendor)  
(BC No. 24-119) to update certain terms in compliance with State and Federal requirements; and  
to increase the contract amount by $3,660,000.00 for a revised total maximum contract amount  
not to exceed $28,390,000.00, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, through June  
30, 2028; 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 CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal  
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Lynne Gibbs addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, 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-5)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00506  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California  
Department of State Hospitals and the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA)  
for County Use of State Hospital Beds for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2027 and First Amendment  
to the Participation Agreement with CalMHSA for State Hospital Beds Program Administrative  
Fees for FYs 2023-2025, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to  
execute a MOU with the CalMHSA for County use of State hospital beds for the period of July 1,  
2025 through June 30, 2027;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the State Hospital  
Beds Program Participation Agreement with CalMHSA (No. 4640-SHB-2023-SB) to extend the  
term of the contract from June 30, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for a revised contract term of July  
1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, and increase the total maximum amount payable under the contract  
by $11,216.00 for a revised contract maximum not to exceed $36,452.00 (inclusive of  
$12,618.00 per FY for FYs 2023-2025 and $11,216.00 for FY 2025-2026); 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 (b)(5), finding that the actions are administrative activities of  
government and 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized;  
b) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-6)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00507  
Consider recommendations regarding Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Fiscal Year 2025-2026  
Renewal Agreement for Training Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor) for the provision of training  
services for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2025,  
through June 30, 2026;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authorities  
listed below, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board’s  
approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time:  
i) Suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of  
the Agreement; and  
ii) Make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26; 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), 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) i) and ii) Delegated; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-7)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00508  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with  
Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County for Alcohol and Drug Program and  
Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with FSA of Santa Barbara County (a local vendor) (Board  
Contract [BC] No. 23-125) to update certain standard terms and federal award identification  
information in compliance with state and federal requirements; terminate the Intensive In-Home  
Services and Pathways to Well-Being (CWS Katie A) Mental Health Services Programs, effective  
June 30, 2025; update documentation, discharge, and staffing requirements to the Managed Care  
Mental Health/Brief Therapy Services Program; add the Buellton Union and Goleta Union School  
Districts as recipients of services of, and update client and program capacity and staffing  
requirements to, the School Based Mental Health Services Program, as well as terminate program  
services, effective June 30, 2026; terminate the Wellness Promotion for Seniors Program, effective  
June 30, 2026; update program budget and service type requirements; and reduce the contract  
amount by $3,519,782.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed  
$8,441,138.00, inclusive of $632,000.00 in Alcohol and Drug Program funding ($158,000.00 per  
FY) and $7,809,138.00 in Mental Health funding ($2,832,230.00 for FY 2023-2024,  
$3,084,245.00 for FY 2024-2025, $1,585,273.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $307,390.00 for FY  
2026-2027), with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027:  
i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance  
of a Notice of Intent to Partially Terminate Agreement;  
ii) Approve and authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Partial  
Termination of Agreement; and  
iii) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to  
take actions necessary for the wind-down of the Agreement in relevant part, subject to the Board’s  
ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
b) 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)(5), finding that 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-8)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00509  
Consider recommendations regarding a Homeland Language Services, LLC Services Agreement  
for Interpretive and Translation Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Homeland Language Services, LLC (not a local vendor) for the provision of  
interpretive and translation services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, for a  
total maximum contract amount not to exceed $500,000.00, inclusive of $250,000.00 for FY  
2024-2025, and $250,000.00 for FY 2025-2026, and inclusive of $120,000.00 under Purchase  
Order (PO) No. CN8591, but which otherwise cancels, nullifies, and supersedes PO No.  
CN8591;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
(i) suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience as provided in  
Section 20 of the Agreement; and (ii) make immaterial changes to the Agreement as provided in  
Section 26 of the Agreement; all without altering the maximum contract amount and without  
requiring the Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the  
Board of Supervisors’ ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; 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), 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Delegated; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-9)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00510  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with  
LocumTenens.com LLC for Mental Health Staffing Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as  
follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (Board Contract No. 24-024) with LocumTenens.com LLC  
(LocumTenens.com) (not a local vendor) to increase the contract amount by $100,000.00 due to  
an increased need for temporary staffing services for a revised, total maximum contract amount not  
to exceed $1,800,000.00 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, through June 30,  
2025; 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 CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal  
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) 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-10)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00511  
Consider recommendations regarding a Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., First Amendment to  
the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2026 Service Agreement for Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD)  
and First Amendment to the Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. FY 2023-2027 Services  
Agreement for Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., (not a local vendor)  
for IMD services (Board Contract [BC] No. 23-132) to update certain terms in compliance with  
state and federal requirements; and to increase the contract amount by $385,000.00 to add  
additional IMD placements outside of the County for a revised total maximum contract amount not  
to exceed $2,185,000.00, inclusive of $580,000.00 for FY 2023-2024, $675,000.00 for FY  
2024-2025, and $930,000.00 FY 2025-2026, with no change to the contract term of July 1,  
2023 through June 30, 2026;  
b) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., (not a local vendor)  
for CSU services (BC No. 23-297) to update certain terms in compliance with state and federal  
requirements; and to increase the maximum billable hours from 20 hours per client to 23 hours per  
client, with no change to the maximum contract amount not to exceed $22,192,530.00 or the  
contract term of March 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; 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), 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; 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)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00499  
Consider recommendations regarding County Arts Making Impact Grant Award Disbursement  
Recommendations, as follows:  
a) Review and approve the 2025 Arts Making Impact Grant Awards to disburse to selected  
applicants through June 30, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they  
consist of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Reviewed and approved; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00500  
Consider recommendations regarding a Sole Source Purchase of Custom Tile for the County’s  
“Tribute to the People of Lompoc” Mural, as follows:  
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order, not to exceed $50,000.00,  
for the purchase of custom tile from Enduring Images, Inc. as a sole-source procurement pursuant  
to County Code Section 2-39, subdivision (c), without requiring a formal bid process; and  
b) 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 CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-13)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00503  
Consider recommendations regarding HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA),  
Subrecipient Agreements with the City of Santa Maria (City) (Fourth and Fifth Districts) and the  
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (Third and Fourth Districts), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the County of  
Santa Barbara (County), and the City providing $150,000.00 in HOME funds to administer a  
TBRA program, Fourth and Fifth Districts;  
b) Approve and Authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the County and  
the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara providing $123,933.00 in HOME funds to  
administer a TBRA program, Third and Fourth Districts; and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-14)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
25-00485  
Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract Amendment with Oppenheimer  
Investigations Group, LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services with Oppenheimer Investigations Group, LLP, to increase the  
not-to-exceed amount by $110,000.00 for a contract total of $310,000.00; and to extend the term  
of the Agreement to June 30, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of  
administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, 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-15)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
25-00473  
Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Cannabis Business Licensing Fee  
Ordinance, as follows:  
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending and superseding Ordinance 5181, “An Ordinance Establishing  
the Cannabis Business License Fee; and  
b) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:  
i) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c) these actions are within the scope of the  
Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and  
Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) [Case No.  
17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016] adequately describes this activity  
for the purposes of CEQA; and  
ii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is  
required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR  
due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the  
severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with  
respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions  
of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial  
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of  
substantial importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which  
was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the  
time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the following situations  
elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5256  
b) i) and ii) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
25-00486  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Employer and Member  
Retirement Contribution Rates, as follows:  
a) Pursuant to Government Code Section 31454, adopt the FY 2025-2026 employer and member  
contribution rates, recommended by Cheiron, the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement  
System (SBCERS) actuary, and recommended by the Board of Retirement on December 11,  
2024, with an effective date of July 1, 2025 or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs;  
b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 31873, elect to pay the portion of the normal cost of  
living adjustment that would be otherwise assessed to individual members who are not deemed to  
be new members pursuant to Government Code Section 7522.04(f), with an effective date of July  
1, 2025 or for the payroll cycle in which that date occurs; and  
c) Determine that the actions above are not a project under 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-17)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
25-00472  
Consider recommendations regarding Amending Chapter 50 of the County Code - Licensing of  
Cannabis Operations Acreage Cap Reduction Discussion, as follows:  
a) Consider adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of  
Cannabis Operations pertaining to existing criminal background check and live scan requirements;  
and  
b) Determine for the purposes of the California environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:  
i) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c) these actions are within the scope of the  
Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and  
Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) [Case No.  
17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016] adequately describes this activity  
for the purposes of CEQA; and  
ii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is  
required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR  
due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the  
severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with  
respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions  
of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial  
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of  
substantial importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which  
was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the  
time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the following situations  
elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5257  
b) i) and ii) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-18)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
25-00502  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010421; and 0010444 (Majority Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-19)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
25-00516  
Consider recommendations regarding application submittal for a Local Tobacco Enforcement  
Grant from the California State Department of Justice, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or Designee, to submit a  
Tobacco Grant Program application to the California State Department of Justice in the amount not  
to exceed $578,560.00 for the period November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2028 (Fiscal  
Years 2025-2026 through 2028-2029); and  
b) Determine, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(4), that the recommended action is not a project subject to CEQA review because it  
consists of 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-20)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
25-00491  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance Grant Program for  
the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to submit an application and, if  
awarded, execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California Department of Insurance for the  
Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the award period of July 1, 2025 through June 30,  
2026, with an anticipated award of $143,500.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of  
$265,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to  
extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December 31, 2026, 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 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) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-137  
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-21)  
25-00480  
FIRE DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of Designated Local Responsibility Area Fire  
Hazard Severity Zones (LRA FHSZ) within the Unincorporated Areas of Santa Barbara County,  
as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District:  
a) Consider the adoption of an Ordinance (Second Reading) designating areas not identified as  
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by the State Fire Marshal, as Very High Fire Hazard  
Severity Zones in the LRA boundaries as outlined in the maps which align with state requirements,  
local needs for fire protection services and evacuation considerations;  
b) Direct staff to notify relevant agencies (California Board of Forestry) of the adoption of these  
boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 51179 after the second reading of the ordinance  
30 days after this approved action; and  
c) 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.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District:  
a) Adopted;  
ORDINANCE NO. 5258  
b) Directed; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00488  
Consider recommendations regarding Charging Infrastructure for a Government Fleets Grant, as  
follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the General Services Director to execute the Charging Infrastructure for  
Government Fleets Grant Agreement to accept grant funds in the amount of $4,746,355.00 from  
the California Energy Commission; and  
b) Determine that the above 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), finding the actions as government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities  
which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially  
significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-23)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
25-00501  
Consider recommendations regarding a Paralegal Salary Adjustment and Position Allocation for the  
District Attorney’s Office, as follows:  
a) Adopt an Amendment to the Salary Resolution which adjusts the salary range for Paralegal  
(Class No. 005579, Range No. 5579) to $36.787 - $44.732/hour and allocates one (1) full-time  
equivalent (1.0 FTE) Paralegal position to the District Attorney’s Office, effective June 9, 2025;  
and  
b) 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), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-138  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-24)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
25-00514  
Consider recommendations regarding a performance-based salary adjustment for the County  
Counsel, as follows:  
a) Approve a 5.8% performance-based salary adjustment for the County Counsel effective June  
23, 2025, for an annual salary of approximately $316,157.00, based on the performance review of  
the County Counsel completed by the Board of Supervisors on May 6, 2025; and  
b) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 17578(b)(4), because it consists of government  
funding mechanisms and/or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment  
to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:.  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-25)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
25-00498  
Consider recommendations regarding a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Pictometry  
International Corp., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement (Board  
Contract [BC] No. 19187) with Pictometry International Corp. (Agreement), by amending the  
scope of work to include additional services (Third Amendment);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the City of Santa Maria (City  
Contract) for the sharing of deliverables under and funding contributions toward BC No. 19187;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010296;  
d) Waive further competition and authorize procurement of the imagery and software without  
conducting a competitive bid process, based on the prior competitive process by Los Angeles  
County under cooperative purchasing guidelines pursuant to County Code Section 2-38; and  
e) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Approved;  
d) Approved and authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-26)  
25-00495  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Flood Control Projects Authority to  
Advertise and Receive Bids, Second, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive bids for the following projects:  
i) Blosser Basin Improvements Project (Project No. SM8310), Fifth District;  
ii) Bradley Channel Improvements Project Phase 1 (Project No. SM2183), Fifth District;  
iii) Hospital Channel Concrete Repair Project (Project No. SC2501), Second District; and  
iv) Orcutt-Solomon Basin Outlet Modifications Project (Project No. OR2401), Fourth District;  
and  
b) Determine that the advertising for and receipt of bids is an administrative and fiscal activity which  
will not result in physical changes in the environment and therefore the action does not constitute a  
“Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) i) through iv) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-27)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
25-00487  
Consider recommendations regarding a Sheriff’s Volunteer Response (SVR) Agreement between  
the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and the Carpinteria Unified School District as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the Carpinteria Unified School  
District to provide Deputy Sheriff coverage for special events (Sheriff’s Voluntary Response law  
enforcement assistance), including but not limited to athletic, business, graduation and/or  
entertainment events, on a cost-reimbursement basis, between the period of June 10, 2025 and  
June 30, 2028; 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 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-28)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
25-00490  
Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Veterans’ Services Office  
Subvention and Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Programs, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the California Department of Veterans Affairs  
Subvention Certificate of Compliance, FY 2025-2026  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the California Department of Veterans Affairs  
Annual Medi-Cal Cost Avoidance Program Certificate of Compliance, FY 2025-2026; 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)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-29)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
25-00492  
Consider recommendations regarding temporary transfers to cover cash flow deficits occurring  
from July 1, 2025 through April 27, 2026, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution “In the Matter of Authorizing the County Treasurer to Make Temporary  
Transfers to Political Subdivisions Whose Funds are in Custody and are Paid Out Solely Through  
the Treasurer’s Office for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026”; and  
b) 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 Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-139  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Board of Supervisors  
A-30)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN, SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
25-00504  
Consider recommendations regarding the reaffirmation of County opposition to new offshore oil  
leasing in response to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM’s) 11th National  
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Leasing Program, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the County of Santa Barbara’s opposition to new offshore oil  
leasing off the coast of California in response to BOEM’s request for information regarding  
preparation of the 2025-2030 National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program, as published in the  
Federal Register on April 30, 2025 (Federal Register Doc. No. 2025-07479); and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5), as they are administrative government activities that will not result in direct or  
indirect physical changes to the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that  
basis.  
Sesily Galinsky and Noah Boland addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-140  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann  
2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
A-31)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
25-00484  
Consider recommendations regarding a contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to One  
Community Action, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $25,000.00 to One Community Action, a 501(c)(3)  
nonprofit (EIN No. 82-1489073), from the Fifth District General County Programs Department  
990 Discretionary Fund;  
b) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County;  
and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the  
CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and 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-32)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
25-00515  
Consider recommendations regarding the contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to  
Transitions-Mental Health Association, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $5,000.00 to Transitions-Mental Health Association,  
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN No. 95-3509040), from the Fifth District General County Programs  
Department 990 Discretionary Fund;  
b) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County;  
and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the  
CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and 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  
Hearing Requests  
A-33)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
25-00483  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding Case No. 25APL-00008, an appeal of the  
County Planning Commission’s approval of the G and K Farm/K and G Flower - Cannabis  
Processing Structure Design Review Project (hereinafter Project), Case No.  
19BAR-00000-00225, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for July 1, 2025. Time estimate: 45 minutes)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 25APL-00008;  
b) Make the required findings for Preliminary Design Review approval of the Project, Case No.  
19BAR-00000-00225, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Find that the Project is exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15268, because the  
land use entitlements, Case Nos. 19CUP-00000-00062, 20AMD-00000-00003, and  
19CDP-00000-00157, have already been approved and under the County’s Design Review  
ordinance, the Board of Supervisors lacks authority to address environmental impacts as part of the  
Preliminary Design Review appeal; and  
d) Grant de novo Preliminary Design Review approval of the project.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: July 1, 2025 in Santa Barbara (EST.  
TIME 45 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
25-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (25-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed concern about the County’s $11 million settlement with American  
Medical Response (AMR); and requested clarification on what actions the County  
plans to take to address the ongoing natural oil seepage within the County - Karin  
Hauenstein addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed concerns over recent federal cuts to AmeriCorps, jeopardizing  
programs that support education, disaster relief, and community development, and  
other critical needs within the community and urged the Board to advocate for the  
restoration of AmeriCorps funding - Mary Rohus and Lilly Leon addressed the  
Board  
Re: Expressed concerns that wildfires are a significant source of greenhouse gas  
emissions; and further expressed concern regarding recent feedback from  
environmental groups—specifically Los Padres ForestWatch—about the  
Wildfire Risk Reduction Project - Andy Caldwell addressed the Board  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
25-00517  
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of the Santa Barbara County  
Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services  
Employee organization: United Domestic Workers of America, American Federation of State,  
County & Municipal Employees, Local 3930. Agency-designated representatives: County  
Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Social Services Director Daniel Nielson.  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS  
(Government Code section 54956.8)  
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 105-020-060, 105-020-061, and 105-020-062 (Fourth  
Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk Lagerquist. Negotiating  
party: Leonard Knight and Matthew Knight. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.  
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 105-020-063 and 105-020-064 (Fourth Supervisorial  
District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk Lagerquist. Negotiating party:  
Michelle Southwick Wood, Executive Director of Orcutt Area Seniors in Service, Inc. Under  
negotiation: Price and terms of payment.  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)  
Public employee performance evaluations for directors of the following departments: Agricultural  
Commissioner; Behavioral Wellness; Child Support Services; Community Services; County Health;  
Fire; General Services; Human Resources; Information Technology; Planning & Development;  
Probation; Public Defender; Public Works; and Social Services.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
25-00415  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a proposed Fee Ordinance for  
Public Works Transportation Division’s Development Review and Plan Check Review services, as  
follows:  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance updating fees for the Santa Barbara  
County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Transportation Division’s review of subdivision  
maps and other documents related to development review and plan check review;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;  
and  
c) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda to consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an  
Ordinance, as follows:  
i) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) updating fees for the Santa Barbara County Public  
Works Department, pertaining to Transportation Division’s review of subdivision maps and other  
documents related to development review and plan check review; and  
ii) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that  
are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l) and not a “project” as defined for  
purposes of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO 6/24/2025  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,  
that this matter be continued, as follows: to the June 24, 2025 meeting.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
25-00493  
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES  
DEPARTMENT, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT,  
CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Williamson Act Overview, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file the Williamson Act Overview presentation; and  
b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), as it consists of organizational and  
administrative activities.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 10:10 AM - 10:58 AM (48 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Claire Wineman addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, 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  
3)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00512  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Mental Health Services Act Three-Year  
Program and Expenditure Plan Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Approve and adopt the Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Program and Expenditure Plan  
Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; 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 CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(4) and (5), finding that the action consists of administrative activities of the  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is a  
governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:10 AM - 11:42 AM (32 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and adopted; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
4)  
25-00513  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT, TREASURER-TAX  
COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Community Assistance Recovery and  
Empowerment (CARE) Act Update, and Senate Bill 43 (SB 43) Presentation and Notice to  
Implement on July 1, 2025, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file an update on the CARE Court Act that established CARE Court in Santa  
Barbara County effective December 1, 2024;  
b) Receive and file notice that a presentation of the Update on the Deferred Implementation of SB  
43 which modifies Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5008 by expanding the definition of  
“Gravely Disabled” is moved from January 1, 2026 to now be implemented on July 1, 2025;  
c) Adopt a Resolution amending the implementation start date of SB 43 to July 1, 2025 to  
supersede Resolution No. 23-290 adopted and authorized by the Board of Supervisors on  
December 12, 2023; and  
d) 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)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:43 AM - 12:08 PM (25 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Received and filed;  
c) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-141  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
5)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00497  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2025 Annual Homelessness Update, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation on homelessness in the County of Santa Barbara to ensure  
compliance with State of California and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  
(HUD) requirements, including:  
i) Local, State, and Federal funding to address homelessness overview;  
ii) Community Action Plan to Address Homelessness Year 4 Progress Report;  
iii) 2025 Point in Time Count and Housing Inventory Count; and  
iv) Encampment Resolution Strategy Year 3 Progress Report; and  
b) 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)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 1:53 PM - 2:49 PM (56 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) i) through iv) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
Directed the Community Services Department in collaboration with the  
Behavioral Wellness Department, to return to the Board in nine (9) months with a  
report detailing updates related to Proposition 1.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
6)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
25-00494  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Implementation of Assembly Bill 2561 - Local  
Public Employees: Vacant Positions, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Approve procedures that establish the framework and requirements for holding public hearings  
and reporting on the County’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in  
compliance with Assembly Bill 2561;  
b) Conduct a public hearing regarding Assembly Bill 2561, and receive and file an annual report on  
the County’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in compliance with  
Assembly Bill 2561; 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)[5], finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:49 PM - 3:28 PM (39 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Leo Decasaus addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Conducted, received and filed; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Adjourned at 3:28 PM  
Adjourned to  
Budget Hearing  
Tuesday, June 17, 2025  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU  
MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE  
PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, June 10, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20  
at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, June  
14, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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