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, December 12, 2023  
9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING  
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR  
105 E. ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of  
the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the December 5, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
County Executive Officer's Report  
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.  
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County’s Toys for Tots Drive  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato announced the annual Toys for Tots  
Drive and encouraged all residents to participate. The County is actively  
collecting new, unwrapped toys until Friday, December 15th. Dropoff boxes can be  
found in the lobby of the County Administration Building at 105 E Anapamu  
Street, Santa Barbara, and at Santa Barbara County fire stations. Toys can be  
dropped off anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., seven days a week. All toys  
collected through the Toys for Tots campaign will stay in the Santa Barbara  
County community and will be distributed to low-income children in need through  
the Unity Shoppe.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
23-01221  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS  
(Government Code section 54956.8)  
Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 007-020-052, 915 Park Lane, Montecito, CA 93108 (First  
Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk Lagerquist and Public  
Works Director Scott McGolpin. Negotiating party: Peter Moore and Deborah DuBois. Under  
negotiation: Price and terms of payment.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County  
Superior Court Case No. 23CV04250.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee organization: Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated  
representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Interim Human Resources Director  
Yvonne Torres.  
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)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-01181  
Consider recommendations regarding Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) Fiscal  
Years (FYs) 2021-2024 First Amendment to the Services Agreement for Mental Health and Other  
Supportive Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with TMHA (BC 21-078), a California nonprofit organization  
(not a local vendor), to add two new programs; update staffing for all programs; rename the  
Recovery Learning Centers to Wellness Centers; rename Supportive Community Services to North  
Community Full-Service Partnership; increase the budget for the Wellness Centers; add client  
expense funds for Full-Service Partnerships (FSPs); implement California Advancing and  
Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Behavioral Health Payment Reform changes; and add  
$1,208,563.00 in Mental Health funding for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024, for a new total  
maximum contract amount not to exceed $6,480,135.00 (inclusive of $1,763,100.00 for FY  
2021-2022, $1,989,075.00 for FY 2022-2023, and $2,727,960.00 for FY 2023-2024) for the  
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement; authorize additional  
services per Exhibits A-2 through A-5; make changes to the service locations per Exhibits A-3 and  
A-7; amend program staffing requirements per Exhibits A-2 through A-7; reallocate funds between  
funding sources and between the contract allocations in the Exhibit B-1 Mental Health Services to  
increase or decrease the incentive payment with discretion per Exhibit B; and amend the program  
goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E, 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; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-01206  
Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2024  
Services Agreement for Mental Health Services (MHS) Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc., 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 21-034) to implement California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Behavioral  
Health Payment Reform changes to the Agreement and increase the FY 2023-2024 amount by  
$57,865.00 in Mental Health funding for a new total contract maximum amount not to exceed  
$4,107,865.00, inclusive of $1,350,000.00 for FY 2021-2022, $1,350,000.00 for FY  
2022-2023, and $1,407,865.00 for FY 2023-2024, for the period of July 1, 2021, through June  
30, 2024;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
increase the daily rate up to a maximum of $600.00/day with total fee-for-service reimbursement,  
subject to the amount specified in the Exhibit B-1 MHS for Medi-Cal Patient Revenue, and  
reallocate between the contract allocations on the Exhibit B-1 MHS at his/her discretion to increase  
or decrease the incentive payment, without altering the maximum contract amount and without  
requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment to the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to  
rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-3)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01189  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa  
Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for Electric Vehicle Charging Station  
Funding, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU to be entered into with SBCAG, to  
receive $385,000.00 towards the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at County  
facilities; 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 15304 Class 4 which consists of minor alterations in the condition of the land, water and/or  
vegetation which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and Section 15301  
Class 1 which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor  
alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical  
features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use, and direct staff to file a Notice of  
Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-4)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01195  
Consider recommendations regarding Authorize Submission of Encampment Resolution Funding  
Application to State of California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH), as follows:  
a) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, acting on behalf of the County of  
Santa Barbara, to submit an application for up to $8 Million and all certifications, standard forms,  
and other related documents to the Cal ICH for the countywide collaborative to be selected for  
participation in the third round of the California Encampment Resolution Funding Round 3  
(CERF-3) program;  
b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute all certifications, standard  
forms, and a grant agreement in a form substantially similar to the CA Encampment Resolution  
Funding grant agreement, and other related documents required for the acceptance and  
administration of CERF-3 State funds; and  
c) Determine 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)(5), finding that the actions are organizational or administrative  
activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-5)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01196  
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Contract for the Cachuma  
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Area Renovation Project, Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Peterson’s  
Tree Care, Inc. (Peterson’s) in the amount not to exceed $186,120.00 to allow Peterson’s to  
provide arborist services for the Cachuma RV Area Renovation Project (Project);  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial  
importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these  
actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Notice of Exemption approved by the  
Board of Supervisors for this Project on October 10, 2023, and determine that therefore no new  
environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-6)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01197  
Consider recommendations regarding a donation of Douglass Parshall and Roland Petersen  
Paintings, as follows:  
a) Accept the donation of the oil painting Three Horses by Santa Barbara County artist Douglass  
Parshall, valued at $15,000.00, from the Florence O. Russell Trust;  
b) Accept the donation of a collection of seven paintings by California artist Roland Petersen from  
the Living Trust of Roland Petersen; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the acceptance of  
the donations of artwork are covered by the general rule that CEQA only applies 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Accepted; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-7)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01198  
Consider recommendations regarding a service Contract with Fluid Resource Management for  
operations of Cachuma Lake Domestic Water and Wastewater Plants, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to ratify a service contract with Fluid Resource Management  
(Contractor) in the amount not to exceed $650,000.00. This contract will provide operations and  
maintenance of the Cachuma Lake Recreational Area domestic water plant and wastewater plant  
for a period of twelve (12) months beginning December 1, 2023 and ending November 30, 2024;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services Department, or his designee, to  
exercise an annual renewal option of the Contract and execute amendments to the Contract to  
continue the term of the Contract on a year-by-year basis, for up to an additional four (4) years,  
subject to annual appropriations and upon approval and adoption of the County Operating Budget  
and the Final Budget for the Contract by the County Board of Supervisors; and  
c) 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 that will result in no or negligible expansion of existing use.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to ratify;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-8)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01199  
Consider recommendations regarding a conditional reservation of County Affordable Housing  
Funds to Perkins Place Apartments, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve a reservation of County affordable housing funds for the Perkins Place housing  
development in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 until December 12, 2024;  
b) Authorize the Director of Community Services Department (CSD) to sign a funding reservation  
letter addressed to Santa Barbara County Housing Authority (HASBARCO) indicating a  
conditional reservation of $1,500,000.00 in County funds for the Perkins Place Apartments  
Project; and  
c) Determine that the approval of these funding allocations 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 it is 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 impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-9)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-01207  
Consider recommendations regarding First Amendments to Agreements for Professional Legal  
Services with Outside Counsel Bird, Marella; Jayne Law Group, P.C.; and Law Offices of Richard  
M. Steingard, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and the Bird Marella law firm,  
to extend the term of the Agreement to March 31, 2024;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Jayne Law Group, P.C., to  
extend the term of the Agreement to March 31, 2024;  
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and the Law Offices of Richard  
M. Steingard to extend the term of the Agreement to March 31, 2024; and  
d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they  
consist of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
d) 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  
23-01204  
Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009461 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision  
Request Nos. 0009453; 0009466; and 0009475 (4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-11)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-01219  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of the Child Support Services Department  
Director, as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Mette Richardson as the County of Santa Barbara Child Support  
Services Director, beginning January 8, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) because the  
recommended actions involve continuing administrative or maintenance activity.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-12)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-01183  
Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of an agreement with the California Department  
of Insurance (DOI) for a Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program Grant, Fiscal Year  
2023-2024, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving, ratifying, and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to  
execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California DOI for the Life and Annuity Consumer  
Protection Program, for the award period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of  
$53,500.00;  
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, 2024, 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 recommendations are not the approval of a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-272  
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:  
A-13)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-01184  
Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of an agreement with the California Department  
of Insurance (DOI) for an Automobile Insurance Fraud Program in the District Attorney’s Office,  
Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving, ratifying, and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to  
execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California DOI for the Automobile Insurance Fraud  
Program, for the award period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of  
$143,455.00;  
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, 2024, 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 recommendations are not the approval of a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-273  
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:  
A-14)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-01185  
Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of an agreement with the California Department  
of Insurance (DOI) for a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program in the District  
Attorney’s Office, Fiscal Year 2023-2024, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving, ratifying, and authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to  
execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California DOI for the Workers’ Compensation  
Insurance Fraud Program, for the award period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the  
amount of $304,994.00;  
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, 2024, 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 recommendations are not the approval of a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-274  
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:  
A-15)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-01186  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal  
OES) Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UV) Program Grant Award, as  
follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to submit an application, and if awarded,  
execute the Grant Award Agreement to accept anticipated funding with the Cal OES UV Program  
for the award period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, up to a maximum grant  
award amount of $196,906.00, subject to the approval and concurrence of Risk Management,  
Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair and the District Attorney to execute a Certification of  
Assurance of Compliance for the District Attorney’s grant application for the Cal OES UV  
Advocacy and Outreach Program;  
c) Approve and authorize the District Attorney to execute any amendments to the Grant Agreement  
extending the term thereof through June 30, 2025, or for a supplemental grant award in an amount  
not to exceed $50,000.00, with the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management and  
Auditor-Controller; and  
d) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), since 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, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-275  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-01188  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal  
OES) Victim/Witness (VW) Program Grant Award, Subaward VW23 42 0420, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving, ratifying, and authorizing the District Attorney to execute a Grant  
Agreement with Cal OES accepting the VW Program grant award (VW23 42 0420) for the award  
period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 in the amount of $751,616.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney to execute any amendments to the Grant  
Agreement extending the term thereof through March 31, 2025, or for a supplemental grant award  
in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, with the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk  
Management and Auditor-Controller; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), since 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, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-276  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-17)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-01187  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal  
OES) County Victim Services Program (XC) Grant Award, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to submit an application, and if awarded,  
execute the Grant Award Agreement and accept anticipated funding with the Cal OES County  
Victim Services Program for the award period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, up  
to a maximum grant award amount of $233,304.00, subject to the approval and concurrence of  
Risk Management, Auditor Controller, and County Counsel;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair and the District Attorney to execute a Certification of  
Assurance of Compliance for the District Attorney’s grant application for the Cal OES County  
Victim Services Program;  
c) Approve and authorize the District Attorney to execute any amendments to the Grant Agreement  
extending the term thereof through June 30, 2025, or for a supplemental grant award in an amount  
not to exceed $50,000.00, with the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management and  
Auditor-Controller; and  
d) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), since 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, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-277  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-18)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-01208  
Consider recommendations regarding a Service Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., dba  
CityNet, for Support of the Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc.,  
dba CityNet, to provide collaborative leadership and administrative support to the Santa Barbara  
County Human Trafficking Task Force for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30,  
2026, for a total amount not to exceed $210,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the 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), finding that the project is a creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-19)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
23-01201  
Consider recommendations regarding the termination of the Proclamation of Local Emergency  
Caused by the January 2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms, Last Action October  
17, 2023, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution Terminating the Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by the January  
2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms in Santa Barbara County pursuant to  
Government Code Section 8630;  
b) Receive an update on the Winter 2023 Storms and their impacts; and  
c) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-278  
b) Received; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-20)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
23-01202  
Consider recommendations regarding 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)  
Authorization, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Fire Department Office of Emergency Management to  
accept $499,634.00 in Fiscal Year 2023 HSGP federal grant funds (Subaward No. 2023-0042),  
as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with a  
period of performance from September 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026;  
b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the County Executive Officer, the Director of Office of  
Emergency Management, County Fire Chief, and Fire Department Chief Financial Officer to act as  
Authorized Agents to apply and submit a grant application, execute all required grant application  
documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each  
application and subaward under the HSGP with Cal OES to provide grant funding on behalf of the  
Santa Barbara Operational Area for the grant Fiscal Year 2023. The Resolution directs the  
Authorized Agents to, if applicable, make necessary budget revisions, and delegates authority to  
execute grant agreements with the State and execute subrecipient agreements with Operational  
Area subrecipients upon concurrence by the Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County  
Counsel; and  
c) Determine that the above activities are not a “Project” subject to California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) because the proposed  
actions are a creation of a government funding mechanism and other fiscal activities which do not  
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical  
impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-279  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-21)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
23-01203  
Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), as  
follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Fire Department Office of Emergency Management to  
accept $213,105.00 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 EMPG federal grant funds (Subaward No.  
2023-0006), as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal  
OES) with a period of performance from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025;  
b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the County Executive Officer, the Director of Office of  
Emergency Management, County Fire Chief, and Fire Department Chief Financial Officer to act as  
Authorized Agents to apply and submit grant applications, execute all required grant application  
documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each  
application and subaward under the EMPG grant to provide grant funding for emergency  
management activities in the Santa Barbara Operational Area for the grant FY2023. The  
Resolution directs the Authorized Agents to, if applicable, make necessary budget revisions, and to  
receive Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel concurrence prior to executing  
grant agreements or memorandum of understanding; and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are related to the creation of a government funding  
mechanism and other 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 is therefore  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline  
Section 15378 (b)(4).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-280  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01177  
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the Orcutt  
Library Site Options Evaluation, Fourth District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a PSA in the amount of $23,000.00 with RRM  
Design Group, a California Corporation, to provide an evaluation and conceptual building and site  
layouts of three potential sites for a new Library in Orcutt;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to approve Supplemental Services  
Orders under the PSA in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000.00; and  
c) Find that the proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 as a feasibility and planning study for possible future actions  
that have not been approved, adopted, or funded, and direct staff to file a notice of exemption on  
that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-23)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01211  
Consider recommendations regarding the award of Job Order Contracts (JOCs), as follows:  
a) Approve the plans and specifications for typical work for the JOCs on file with the Capital  
Projects Division of the General Services Department;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the General Building Construction JOC A, with an  
initial guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the  
Contract, and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $1,000,000.00, with Quincon,  
Inc., the lowest responsible bidder with an Award Criteria Figure (ACF) composite adjustment  
factor of 0.9930;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the General Building Construction JOC B, with an  
initial guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the  
Contract, and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $1,000,000.00, with R. Burke  
Corporation, the next lowest responsible bidder with ACF composite adjustment factor of 1.0585;  
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the General Building Construction JOC C, with an  
initial guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the  
Contract, and with a potential Maximum Contract Value of up to $1,000,000.00, with J G  
Contracting, the next lowest responsible bidder with an ACF composite adjustment factor of  
1.0700;  
e) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the General Building Construction JOC D, with an  
initial guarantee only to receive the opportunity to perform Job Orders during the Term of the  
Contract, and with a potential maximum contract value of up to $1,000,000.00, with Newton  
Construction and Management, Inc., the next lowest responsible bidder with an ACF composite  
adjustment factor of 1.1250;  
f) Authorize the Director of General Services, or their designee, to award the following categories  
of Job Orders under the aforementioned four (4) JOCs (subject to the authorized contract limits,  
appropriation of funds for such Job Orders, and the provision in advance of adequate bonds and  
other security for completing each Job Order), and to take action with respect to the JOCs in  
accordance with, and within the limits prescribed by, the Public Contract Code, including, but not  
limited to, Section 20128.5, with respect to job order contracting:  
i) Potential deferred maintenance projects identified in the (FY) 2022-2023 Capital Improvement  
Plan (CIP), and additional potential deferred maintenance projects that will be identified in the FY  
2023-2024 CIP;  
ii) Repair, remodeling, or other repetitive work eligible for job order contracting in accordance with  
Public Contract Code Section 20128.5 that has been included in a County department’s approved  
annual budget; and  
iii) Repair, remodeling, or other repetitive work eligible for job order contracting in accordance  
with Public Contract Code Section 20128.5 for which funding has been approved pursuant to a  
Budget Revision Request; and  
g) Find that the proposed actions are administrative or other fiscal activities that do not involve  
commitment to any specific project, and therefore not a “project” under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b) (4), (b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) through e) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
f) i) through iii) Authorized; and  
g) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-24)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01190  
Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSA), as  
follows:  
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and  
administer, the annual MSA with Pacific Petroleum California, Inc., in an amount not to exceed  
$390,000.00, for the services specified in the respective Statements of Work in Exhibits to such  
MSA;  
b) Approve, ratify, and direct the Purchasing Agent to execute and administer, an MSA with  
Simpler Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, for the services specified in the  
respective Statements of Work in Exhibits to such MSA; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines  
because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and directed;  
b) Approved, ratified and 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-25)  
23-01191  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS  
DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL AND  
WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Grant of Easements for Lower Mission Creek Improvement  
and Restoration Project, Reach 4 Acquisition (Assessor Parcel No. 037-203-021 and 037-203-  
020), First District, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an original Real Property Purchase Agreement  
between the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District), and  
Alexander Kenneth Harrison (Owner), for the purchase of a permanent easement and temporary  
construction easement, on a portion of real property located at 430 De La Vina Street (County  
Assessor Parcel Number: 037-203-021), for a total cost not to exceed $245,000.00, in  
connection with the Lower Mission Creek Improvement and Restoration Project, Reach 4 District  
Project No. SC8042;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an original Real Property Purchase Agreement  
between the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District), and  
Joan Hollis Ross and Robert David Ross, Trustees of The Ross Family Trust dated March 15,  
2023 (Owner 2), for the purchase of a permanent easement and temporary construction easement,  
on a portion of real property located at 428 De La Vina Street (County Assessor Parcel Number:  
037- 203-020), for a total cost not to exceed $186,605.00, in connection with the Lower Mission  
Creek Improvement and Restoration Project, Reach 4 District Project No. SC8042;  
c) Authorize the Chair to accept all referenced temporary construction easements and Certificates  
of Acceptance for both permanent easements, conveying easement interests in the real property  
located at 430 and 428 De La Vina Street, to the District and authorize the Clerk of the Board to  
sign the Certificates of Acceptance attached thereto;  
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to execute any other supporting  
documents to complete these transactions; and  
e) After considering the Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR)  
for the Lower Mission Creek Flood Control Project, the Findings and Statement of Overriding  
Considerations accepted by the Board of Directors as a Responsible Agency on May 10, 2011,  
and the discussion included herein, find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, and there are no substantial changes  
in circumstances or new information of substantial importance regarding significant impacts or  
feasibility of mitigation measures and alternatives, and therefore the recommended actions are  
within the scope of the project covered by the aforementioned environmental documents and no  
new environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) and d) Authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-26)  
23-01209  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION  
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Second Amendment to Rincon Peak Communication Facility  
Lease Agreement (Ventura County Assessor's Parcel Number 060-0-030-040), (Folio No.  
2989), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Lease  
Agreement (Amended Agreement), between the County of Santa Barbara and Coast Ranch  
Family, LLC, (Lessor), to extend the term of the existing Lease Agreement until August 31, 2025,  
which includes an additional 1,500 square feet for a total leased area of approximately 4,000  
square feet; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action of approving Amended Agreement is exempt from the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or  
Conversion of Small Structures, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, and approve and  
direct staff to file and post the Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-27)  
23-01194  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION  
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Harris Grade Communication Tower Project No. 8809  
(Project) Award Construction Contract, Forth District, as follows:  
a) Award, approve, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the contract (Contract) for the Project in  
the base amount of $494,681.76, with GrayDS Inc. (Contractor), the lowest responsible bidder  
for the Project, to provide and install an equipment shelter, generator, and fuel tank. The scope  
includes all labor and materials, structural and electrical engineering, and all civil work subject to the  
provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable  
to the project located at Harris Grade Tower, GPS Coordinates: 34.73586, -120.44578,  
Lompoc, California 93440;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for the Contract in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $37,234.09, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142; and  
c) Find that the proposed Project was previously found to be categorically exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15301, subdivision (a), and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the  
Project is a minor alteration to a public structure involving expansion of an existing tower, and the  
recommended actions do not exceed the scope of such exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Awarded, 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-28)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-01164  
Consider recommendations regarding Submittal of Local Coastal Program (LCP) Amendments to  
the California Coastal Commission (CCC) Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Minor  
Ordinance Amendments, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the  
following amendments to the Santa Barbara County LCP to the CCC for review and certification:  
i) Ordinance No. 5194 (23ORD-00009) amending Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance  
(CZO), to revise the permitting and development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units, and  
Minor Ordinance Amendments to correct and clarify existing text provisions;  
b) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the  
Executive Director of the CCC; and  
c) Determine that the submittal of the aforementioned resolution and amendments to the Santa  
Barbara County LCP to the CCC is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15265 and 15282(h).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-281  
b) Directed; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-29)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-01205  
Consider recommendations regarding Voluntary Rate Range Program/Intergovernmental Transfer  
with the State Department of Health Care Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement  
(Contract No. IGT-22-0032) regarding transfer of Public Funds with the California Department of  
Health Care Services for the transfer of approximately $734,624.00 from Public Health to the  
Department of Health Care Services with a term of January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute the  
Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement with the Santa Barbara Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan for  
participation in an Intergovernmental Transfer to obtain federal financial participation leveraged on  
local dollars used for care provided to CenCal Health eligible patients with a term of January 1,  
2022 through December 31, 2025; and  
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
review as they are not a project under CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since this is a  
government fiscal activity that does not involve commitment to any specific project that may result  
in a potentially significant impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved, ratified 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:  
A-30)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01171  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Final Map of Tract No. 14,838, Ocean  
Meadows Residential Development (Lot 2), 19TRM-00000-00002; and Set Monument Deposit,  
Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,838, Ocean Meadows Residential Development (Lot  
2);  
b) Pursuant to Government Code Section 66496 of the Subdivision Map Act, require the  
subdivider to post a security to the Clerk of the Board in the total amount of $26,000.00 prior to  
recordation of Final Map of Tract No. 14,838, Ocean Meadows Residential Development (Lot 2),  
to guarantee the payment of the cost of setting of the interior monuments for the Final Map of Tract  
No. 14,838, Ocean Meadows Residential Development (Lot 2), which must be set within one year  
from the recordation of the map, as certified by the Surveyor on the Final Map of Tract No.  
14,838, Ocean Meadows Residential Development (Lot 2); and  
c) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of  
the recommended action because there are no substantial changes proposed, no substantial  
changes in circumstances, and no new information of substantial importance regarding  
environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and  
therefore the recommended action is within the scope of the environmental review documents for  
this project [Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (20NGD-00000-00007 (Lots 2 and 3)  
approved and adopted by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on December 9, 2020)  
and no new environmental document shall be prepared for this project.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-31)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01170  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Final Map of Tract No. 14,839, Ocean  
Meadows Residential Development (Lot 3), 19TRM-00000-00003; Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,839, Ocean Meadows Residential Development (Lot  
3); and  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of  
the recommended action because there are no substantial changes proposed, no substantial  
changes in circumstances, and no new information of substantial importance regarding  
environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and  
therefore the recommended action is within the scope of the environmental review documents for  
this project [Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (20NGD-00000-00007 (Lots 2 and 3)  
approved and adopted by the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on December 9, 2020)  
and no new environmental document shall be prepared for this project.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-32)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01174  
Consider recommendations regarding Annual Public Works Director’s Report and Resolution to  
Update the Orcutt Transportation Improvement Plan, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Public Works Director’s Report for the Orcutt Transportation Improvement  
Plan;  
b) Review and approve the estimated costs of the transportation facilities described in the Report,  
the continued need for these facilities, and the reasonable relationship between the need and the  
impacts of development for which the fees are charged;  
c) Adopt a Resolution updating the Orcutt Transportation Improvement Plan and finding a  
reasonable relationship between the need for the public transportation facilities and a continued  
need for the facilities identified in the Orcutt Community Transportation Improvement Plan; and  
d) Determine that the proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) because it consists of continuing administrative and  
other fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project, and are therefore not a  
project as defined by State CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Reviewed and approved;  
c) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-283  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-33)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01172  
Consider recommendations regarding a Mission Canyon Trailhead Improvements Funding  
Agreement with Southern California Edison, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Funding Agreement with Southern California  
Edison Company for Mission Canyon Trailhead Improvements in the amount of $214,200.00 with  
approximate local matching funds of $75,000.00; and  
b) Determine the proposed actions are for the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of  
existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no  
expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, and that the proposed action is therefore  
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve  
and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-34)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01176  
Consider recommendations regarding the 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)  
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 at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of  
consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and  
determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions  
are terminated; and  
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15269(d) on February 7, 2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis  
on February 7, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-35)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01178  
Consider recommendations regarding stop controls, parking restrictions, and one-way roadway  
and rescinding parking restrictions in the First, Second, and Fourth Districts, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to rescind existing parking restrictions on roadways in the Second District  
and establish new stop controls, parking restrictions, and one-way roadway on roadways in the  
First, Second, and Fourth Districts; and  
b) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public  
facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the  
proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14  
CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-284  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-36)  
23-01179  
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 the impacts of flooding and storms and the continuation of emergency actions, Various  
Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency  
operations responding to flooding, storms, and debris removal projects following the 2023 winter  
storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay  
resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director (4/5 Vote Required);  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board 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  
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15269(c) and a Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 24,  
2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption. Also determine that  
emergency actions for the Santa Maria River Restoration of Alignment Project were found by the  
Board to be exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA pursuant to Executive Order  
N-10-23, as well as State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) on September 12, 2023, and the  
proposed action is within the scope of the Notice of Exemption filed on September 19, 2023.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-37)  
23-01200  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Amendments to the Agreements with Lash Construction Inc.  
and Bengal Engineering for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational Improvements Project,  
First District, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement  
with Lash Construction, Inc. (a local vendor) for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational  
Improvements Project (BC 22-069), increasing the contract amount from $5,196,965.00 to a not  
to exceed limit of $5,569,317.37, an increase of $372,352.37;  
b) Authorize an increase of $37,235.24 to the contingency amount of $272,348.25 to a total  
contingency amount of $309,583.49 to the Agreement for Services with Lash Construction, Inc.  
for additional work that may be needed to complete the project;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Bengal Engineering (a local vendor) to provide engineering support  
during construction services for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational Improvements Project  
(BC 22-070), extending the term to June 30, 2025 and increasing the contract amount from  
$132,775.00 to a not to exceed limit of $168,455.00, an increase of $35,680.00;  
d) Authorize an increase of $3,568.00 to the contingency amount of $13,277.50 to a total  
contingency amount of $16,845.50 to the Agreement for Services with Bengal Engineering for  
additional work that may be needed to complete the project; and  
e) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are  
Amendments to contracts for an existing and ongoing project. The Santa Monica Debris Basin  
Operational Improvements Project, including the Agreement for construction services with Lash  
Construction, Inc. and for engineering services with Bengal Engineering, was determined by the  
Board to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d), consisting of  
repairs, maintenance, and minor alterations of existing public facilities, involving negligible or no  
expansion of use. A Notice of Exemption was filed December 17, 2020. The current actions to  
approve Contract Amendments consist 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized;  
c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
d) Authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-38)  
23-01180  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for  
maintenance of revegetation for the Santa Maria River Realignment Project, Fifth District, as  
follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Enviroscaping, Inc. (local vendor) upon review and  
concurrence of County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager for maintenance of  
revegetation for the Santa Maria River emergency sediment project with a period of December 12,  
2023 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $270,000.00;  
b) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in accordance  
with Section 48 of the Agreement, make amendments to the professional services agreement with  
Enviroscaping Inc in the amount of not to exceed $27,000.00 for a total not to exceed amount of  
$297,000.00 and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one year if needed to complete the  
work within the scope of the Agreement; and  
c) Find that this revegetation maintenance project for the Santa Maria River emergency sediment  
project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15601(b)(3) (common sense exemption)  
because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the maintenance of revegetation  
may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, and pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15304 (minor alterations to land), and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that  
basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved and authorized;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-39)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-01193  
Consider recommendations regarding approval of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Equitable  
Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the United States DOJ ESAC on behalf of  
the County for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023; and  
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5)  
that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because it is a government  
administrative activity that does not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-40)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-01192  
Consider recommendations regarding a request for Waiver of Competition in the purchase of Law  
Enforcement Equipment and approval of an Axon Purchase Agreement, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) For the purchase of the Axon Enterprises Taser 10 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW)  
less-lethal tool, pursuant to County Code Section 2-39 authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase  
this equipment as a sole source procurement without being required to conduct a formal bid  
process;  
b) Approve and Authorize the Sheriff, or designee, to execute an Agreement with Axon Enterprise,  
Inc. to purchase Taser equipment for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,063,102.00;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009467 for $596,900.00 to increase appropriations of  
$49,000.00 in General County Programs General Fund for Intrafund Expenditure Transfers (+)  
funded by release of Restricted Public Safety Prop 1102 Fund Balance and to increase  
appropriations of $547,900.00 in Sheriff General Fund for Capital Assets - Equipment funded by  
release of Restricted Sheriff Asset Forfeiture ($300,000.00) and Committed Sheriff Projects  
($198,900.00) Fund Balance and an Intrafund Expenditure Transfer (-) in from General County  
Programs ($49,000.00); and  
d) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) since the creation of government  
funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and  
Section 153108(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-41)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-01182  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Authorizing a Conservation Easement with the  
City of Santa Barbara for the Barger Canyon Open Space (APN 055-020-34), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a conservation easement and all necessary related  
documents with the City of Santa Barbara for the Barger Canyon Open Space (APN  
055-020-34);  
b) Authorize and direct the Clerk of the Board to execute the Certificate of Acceptance; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.28.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized and 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-42)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-01214  
Consider recommendations regarding Contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to Good  
Samaritan Shelter for Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $50,000.00 to Good Samaritan Shelter, a 501(c)(3)  
nonprofit, (EIN No. 77-0133375), to support the annual Santa Barbara County Stand Down from  
the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Hearing Requests  
A-43)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-01213  
Consider recommendations regarding annexation of Orcutt Gateway Retail Commercial  
Center/Key Site 2 (APN 129-280-001) to Orcutt Community Facilities District, Fourth District, as  
follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution of intention to annex Orcutt Gateway Retail Commercial Center/Key Site 2  
(APN 129-280-001) as territory to Orcutt Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 and to  
authorize the levy of special taxes therein;  
b) Set a hearing to consider the annexation of territory known as Orcutt Gateway Retail  
Commercial Center/Key Site 2 (APN 129-280-001) into the Orcutt Community Facilities District  
(No. 2002-1) and to authorize the levy of special taxes on the proposed parcel to be annexed; and  
(Set a hearing for January 23, 2024. Time estimate: 15 minutes)  
c) Direct the Clerk to publish notice on or before January 16, 2024 in accord with California  
Government Code section 6061, of the hearing to be held on January 23, 2024 to consider the  
annexation of territory known as Orcutt Gateway Retail Commercial Center/Key Site 2 (APN  
129-280-001) into the Orcutt Community Facilities District (No. 2002-1) and to authorize the levy  
of special taxes on the proposed parcel to be annexed;  
On January 23, 2024, your Board’s actions should include the following:  
i) Receive testimony regarding written protests that have been filed, if any;  
ii) Adopt a Resolution calling for a mailed ballot Special Election for Annexation of Orcutt Gateway  
Retail Commercial Center/Key Site 2 (APN 129-280-001) into the Orcutt Community Facilities  
District (No. 2002-1); and  
iii) Set a hearing to determine the results of the Special Election and consider the adoption of an  
Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara  
Approving Annexation of Territory to Orcutt Community Facilities District (No. 2002-1) and  
Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein”, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for February 6, 2024. Time estimate: 15 minutes)  
1) Certify the results of the Special Election and adopt a Resolution Declaring Results of Special  
Election and Directing Recording of Notice of Special Tax Lien;  
2) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the Board of  
Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara Approving Annexation of Territory to Orcutt  
Community Facilities District (No. 2002-1) and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein";  
3) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance; and  
4) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of February 13, 2024, to consider the adoption  
(second reading) of "An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara  
Approving Annexation of Territory to Orcutt Community Facilities District (No. 2002-1) and  
Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein", as follows:  
A) Consider the adoption (second reading) of “An Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara Approving Annexation of Territory to Orcutt Community Facilities  
District (No. 2002-1) and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein”; and  
B) Determine that the adoption of the Ordinance 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), finding that the project is a creation of a governmental funding  
mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; and  
direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption (NOE).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-285  
b) Set a hearing for January 23, 2024 on the Departmental Agenda in Santa  
Barbara (EST. TIME 15 MINS.); and  
c) i) through iii) Directed.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-44)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-01212  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Animals  
and Fowl, Article I and Adding Article IX, Roosters, to regulate and to limit the number of roosters  
by parcel size that may be kept on a single premise in Santa Barbara County, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for January 9, 2024. Time estimate: 1 hour)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to amend Santa Barbara County  
Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5 through 7-7,  
and to add Article IX (Roosters);  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of January 23, 2024 to consider adoption of  
the Ordinance amendments, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to amend Santa Barbara  
County Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5  
through 7-7, and to add Article IX (Roosters); and  
ii) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Lee Heller, and Susan Ashbrook addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: January 9, 2024 in Santa Barbara  
(EST. TIME 1 HR.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-45)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
23-01173  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Connie Adams upon her retirement from the Public  
Works Department after over 31 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-286  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-46)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-01175  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Webmaster, Ian Dicken upon his retirement from  
the Information Technology Department after over 16 years of faithful and distinguished service to  
the citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-287  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-47)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-01210  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Maria Salud Rodriguez de Martinez as the  
longest-living Latina in Santa Maria and wishes her continued health for years to come.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-288  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-48)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-01218  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Alicia Hawkins upon her retirement from the  
Planning and Development Department after over 25 years of faithful and distinguished service to  
the citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-289  
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: Request for the Board to Adopt a Resolution to Urge Congress to Support a  
Ceasefire in Gaza & Israel – Mary Folson and James Silva addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed Concerns with Cannabis Regulations in Santa Barbara County –  
Karen Hauenstein addressed the Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01166  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Farmworker Resource Center project  
update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation and update on the implementation of the Farmworker Resource  
Center project; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is related to organization or administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and is  
therefore is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
CEQA Guideline Section 15378 (b)(5).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 9:35 AM - 10:11 AM (36 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  
2)  
23-01167  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, COUNTY EXECUTIVE  
OFFICE, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)  
Initiatives Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a status report on countywide initiatives to advance DEI within the County  
workforce and the services provided by County departments to the Santa Barbara community; 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), finding that the project is an organizational or administrative activity of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 10:11 AM - 10:55 AM (44 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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  
3)  
23-01217  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT, TREASURER-TAX  
COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution deferring implementation of  
Senate Bill 43 (2023-2024 Reg Session) which modifies Welfare and Institutions Code Section  
5008 by expanding the definition of “Gravely Disabled”, as follows: (EST. TIME: 40 MIN.)  
a) Adopt a Resolution deferring implementation Senate Bill 43 (2023-2024 Reg Session) which  
modifies Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5008 by expanding the definition of “Gravely  
Disabled”; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not  
projects 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: 11:07 AM - 12:29 PM (36 MIN.)  
Lynn Gibbs, Dr. Paul Erikson, Denise McDonald, Dr. John Anis, Dr. Laura  
Candfield, and Ron Werft addressed the Board.  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-290  
Directed staff to return to the Board in July 2024 with an update.  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
4)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-01220  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Development  
Report and Proposed Policies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Development Report that includes a  
five-year forecast of major budgetary components for the General Fund and other major funds;  
b) Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Development Policies;  
c) Review funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and provide staff additional direction as  
appropriate; and  
d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 that the  
above activity is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 1:47 PM - 2:36 PM (49 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) Received and filed;  
b) Adopted;  
c) Reviewed and provided staff direction; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
5)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-01168  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County Code  
Chapter 6, Article VI Regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 Regarding Public Nuisances,  
as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI of the  
Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public  
Nuisances;  
b) Consider and approve the Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6,  
Article VI of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36  
regarding Public Nuisances;  
c) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
d) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of January 9, 2024 to consider the adoption  
(Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI of the Santa Barbara County  
Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6,  
Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; and  
ii) 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.  
COUNTY EXCUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:31 PM - 3:25 PM (54 MIN.)  
Peter Neushul, Kirsten Deshler, Henry Sarria, Carmen Bailey, Kathryn Miller,  
Carrie Topliffe, Jonathan Abboud, and Jordan Killebrew addressed the Board.  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Williams, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Introduction (First Reading) approved;  
c) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and  
d) i) and ii) Set for January 9, 2024 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the  
adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
6)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01216  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding termination of the Contract with MSB  
Investors, LLC for Development and Operation of the Tajiguas ReSource Recovery Project, Third  
District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Conduct a hearing to consider terminating the Agreement for Development and Operation of the  
Tajiguas ReSource Recovery Project with MSB Investors, LLC executed by the County on  
December 13, 2016 (Agreement);  
b) Upon conclusion of the hearing:  
i) Direct the Public Works Director or designee to issue a letter terminating the Agreement;  
ii) Delegate authority to the Public Works Director or designee to take actions necessary for the  
wind down of the Agreement and transition to new operator(s) of the ReSource Center, subject to  
the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;  
iii) Direct staff to work with MSB Investors, LLC to transition operation per the terms of the  
Agreement;  
iv) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to notify and exercise application of the direct  
agreements with MarBorg Recovery, LP, Diani Building Corporation, Van Dyk Baler Corporation,  
and Bekon Energy Technologies, Inc. approved by the Board on February 14, 2017 as needed for  
continuity of service at the ReSource Center; and  
v) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to enter into an agreement with Bekon Energy  
Technologies, Inc. for operation of the anaerobic digestion facility and/or compost management unit  
subject to approval by Auditor Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel;  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), as they involve  
administrative and other general policy and procedure making activities that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes to the environment; and  
d) Provide other direction to staff.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 3:23 PM - 4:50 PM (1 HR. 27 MIN.)  
Paul Relis, Kat Lane, and Ana Citrin addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Conducted hearing;  
b) i) Directed the Public Works Director or designee to issue a letter terminating  
the Agreement;  
b) ii) Delegated;  
b) iii) Directed;  
b) iv) and v) Authorized;  
c) Approved; and  
d) No action taken.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Adjourned at 4:50 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, January 9, 2024  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU  
MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE  
PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, December 12, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on  
Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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