County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams  
Second District - Laura Capps, Vice Chair  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Chair  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, September 17, 2024  
9:00 AM  
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT  
ADMINISTRATION  
BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM  
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
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the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the September 10, 2024 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
3 - Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Williams, and Supervisor Hartmann  
County Executive Officer's Report  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato honored the County Animal Services  
Division of the Public Health Department, as a part of the "Your County, Your  
Heroes" video series that features unsung heroes throughout the County who  
embody the spirit of selflessness and dedication.  
Administrative Agenda  
All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call  
vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a  
member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative  
Agenda and considered as a separate item.  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-1)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Commander Ed Olsen upon his Retirement from  
the District Attorney’s Office after over 6 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-201  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of September 2024 as Recovery Month in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-202  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-3)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of September 15, 2024 through September 21, 2024 as  
National Forensic Science Week in Santa Barbara County and honoring the Santa Barbara County  
Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Bureau.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-203  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-4)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution Recognizing Santa Barbara County as a Compassionate Community.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-204  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
Administrative Items  
A-5)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the June 30, 2024 Fiscal Year End Internal Audit Annual  
Reports, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Loss of Public Property Report for the period of July  
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;  
b) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Cash Shortages and Overages Report for the period  
of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;  
c) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s External Monitoring Reports of County Departments -  
Performed by State, Federal, and Other Outside Agencies for the period of July 1, 2023 through  
June 30, 2024;  
d) Receive and file Auditor-Controller’s Report of County Vendors Paid $200,000.00+ during the  
period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;  
e) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Whistleblower Program Annual Report for the period  
of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and  
f) 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 the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through e) Received and filed; and  
f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-6)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Fiscal Years (FYs)  
2024-2027 Services Agreement for Overnight Mobile Crisis Services and “Access Line”  
Telephone Services, and Termination of Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) FY  
2023-2026 Services Agreement for “Access Line” Telephone Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the termination of the FYs 2023-2026 Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with TMHA for “Access Line” telephone services (Board Contract No.  
24108) for convenience with a termination effective date of November 15, 2024;  
i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ (BWell)  
issuance of a Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement;  
ii) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of BWell’s issuance of a Notice of  
Termination of Agreement; and  
iii) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of BWell or designee to take  
actions necessary for the wind-down of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind  
this delegated authority at any time;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor) for the provision of  
overnight mobile crisis services and “Access Line” telephone services for a maximum contract  
amount not to exceed $4,864,815.00, inclusive of $1,790,085.00 for FY 2024-2025,  
$1,537,365.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $1,537,365.00 for FY 2026-2027, for the period of  
October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and  
i) Delegate to the Director of the Department of BWell or designee the authorities listed below, all  
without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an  
amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at  
any time:  
1) Suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of  
the Agreement;  
2) Make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement;  
3) Change staffing requirements and add additional services/extra coverage per Exhibit A-2;  
4) Reallocate funds between funding sources, incorporate new codes and make fee-for-service  
rate changes or updates and activate the Contingency Invoicing Plan per Exhibit B; and  
5) Amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit Es; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially  
significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Approved and authorized;  
b) i) 1) through 5) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-7)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. Fiscal Year 2024-2025  
Services Agreement for Training Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor) for the provision of training  
services for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $14,000.00 for the period of September 1,  
2024, through June 30, 2025;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authorities  
listed below, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board’s  
approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time:  
i) Suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of  
the Agreement; and  
ii) Make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially  
significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) i) and ii) Delegated; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-8)  
CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election and  
persons to be determined and appointed by the Board of Supervisors to Special District Offices, as  
follows:  
a) Receive the Certificate of Facts by County Clerk, Recorder, and Assessor Regarding  
Appointment in Lieu Procedures for Special District Offices Where No Candidate Has Filed listing  
five (5) special districts that have one or more offices where no candidates filed a declaration of  
candidacy. Direct staff to conduct outreach to potential candidates to fill the offices; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because it consists of organizational  
or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-9)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding California Encampment Resolution Fund, Round 2  
(CERF-2) Subrecipient Agreement First Amendment with Good Samaritan Shelter, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment (Amendment) to the  
Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Good Samaritan Shelter  
(Agreement), to allocate $250,000.00 in CERF-2 to facilitate permanent housing placements for  
persons residing in dangerous waterways;  
b) Reallocate $300,000.00, originally designated for street outreach salaries, to multiple other  
budget line items necessary to meet ongoing project needs;  
c) Authorize the Community Services Department Director to execute amendments to the  
Agreement to amend the Agreement budget, in alignment with the requirements set forth in the  
County’s Standard Agreement with the State regarding such funds, to ensure full expenditure of the  
CERF Round 2 State funds; 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) as the actions involve the  
creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not  
involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical  
impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-10)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a County Inclusionary Housing Ordinance 2024 Update and  
Annual Adjustment of Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees and Inclusionary Housing Requirements, as  
follows:  
a) Receive and file a 2024 Update and Annual Adjustment of Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees  
and Inclusionary Housing Requirements; and  
b) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-11)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
Consider recommendations regarding the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Outside  
Counsel Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara  
and the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District, the Second Amendment to the Agreement  
for Professional Legal Services with Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. to increase the maximum  
contract amount by $500,000.00 for a new maximum contract amount not-to-exceed  
$1,500,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because they consist  
of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-12)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010091; 0010120; and 0010125. (4/5 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-13)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Conversion of a Purchase Contract (CN8330) to a  
Board Contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for Project Management and additional  
support for the go-live of the Regional Fire Communications Center (RFCC), as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services with Mission  
Critical Partners, LLC, to continue supporting the County Fire Department in the go-live project of  
the RFCC with a total cost not to exceed $390,547.00 inclusive of $199,999.00 under Purchase  
Contract CN8330. This Agreement converts Purchase Contract No. CN8330 to a Board  
Contract and cancels, nullifies, and supersedes Purchase Contract No. CN8330, and any and all  
associated Change Order(s);  
b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief or designee to approve up to a 10% contingency with  
Mission Critical Partners, in an amount not to exceed $39,054.70, for any changes that may be  
required to the scope of work to complete the RFCC go-live project;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010117 to increase appropriations of $430,000.00 in  
the Fire Department, Fire Protection District Fund for Services and Supplies funded by the release  
of Restricted Purpose of Fund Balance; and  
d) Find that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) in that they involve continuing  
administrative or maintenance activities, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that they  
involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or  
indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-14)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness Complex  
Programming, Code Analysis and Concept Design Project No. 23014-2 - Architectural Design  
Services; Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with M. Arthur  
Gensler Jr. and Associates, Inc. (Gensler) for the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness  
Complex Design Project No. 23014-2 (Project) for Architectural Design Services for  
Programming, Code Analysis and Concept Design (Agreement) for with a Base Contract Amount  
of Four-Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand, Twelve Dollars and Zero Cents ($495,012.00), plus add  
alternate amount for underground utility location of Twenty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents  
($20,000.00), plus project expenses not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand, Two-Hundred  
Sixty-Three Dollars and Zero Cents ($25,263.00), plus a contingency amount for change orders in  
an amount not to exceed thirty-nine thousand five-hundred thirteen and seventy-five cents  
($39,513.75), for a total maximum aggregate Agreement amount of Five-Hundred Seventy-Nine  
Thousand, Seven-Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($579,788.75);  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve  
change orders under the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $39,513.75, or  
$25,000.00 plus 5% of the amount of the original contract in excess of $250,000.00, as authorized  
under Public Contract Code Section 20142;  
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve  
change orders to extend the Term of the Agreement, if required, to complete the scope of the  
Agreement;  
d) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to terminate the Agreement in whole  
or in part in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; and  
e) Find that these actions fall within the scope of the filed Notice of Exemption and determined  
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
Section 15262 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA, as they involve feasibility  
or planning for possible future actions which have not been approved, adopted or funded.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) through d) Authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-15)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding City of Santa Barbara (City), County Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) to support the Administration of County funded parking permits within the  
City public parking facilities No. 6 and No. 7 pursuant to a State mandated obligation to provide  
81 parking spaces for the Superior Court of California, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU between the City and the County  
of Santa Barbara (County) for the purposes of providing parking permit applications for Superior  
Court employees within City controlled parking facilities; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from review under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5),  
because of the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing  
a significant effect on the environment. An MOU is not a project under CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-16)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement  
(PSA) with Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects for Architectural Design for the Probation  
Headquarters Building Project, Project No. 19014, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the PSA with Roesling  
Nakamura Terada Architects, Inc., a California corporation, to amend the Scope of Services and  
increase the fixed fee compensation payable under the PSA from $2,146,434.00 to  
$2,311,938.76 (an increase of $165,504.76), and establish a Supplemental Services Allowance of  
up to $119,821.70 (contingency amount), in addition to the increased fixed fee compensation, for  
an increased PSA Maximum Compensation Limit in the maximum aggregate amount of  
$2,431,760.46;  
b) Approve and ratify Supplementary Service Orders 1 through 3;  
c) Authorize the General Services Director, or his Assistant Director designee, to approve  
Supplemental Service Orders up to an aggregate amount of $119,821.70; and  
d) Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project covered by the above  
recommended action (c), and no new information of substantial importance has come to light  
regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation  
measures, and therefore these actions are within the scope of the project covered by the mitigated  
negative declaration and monitoring program under (SCH2023040126,  
GS-042022-19014-MND) approved and adopted by the Board for this project on March 19,  
2024, and determine that therefore no new environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and ratified;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-17)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor  
(ASIC) for Inspector of Record for the Probation Headquarters Building Project; Project No.  
19014.3, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the ASIC with LG Inspection LLC, a California  
limited liability company (and a local vendor), in the base amount of $425,500.00, and a  
contingency amount of $46,275.00, for a total contract of $471,775.00, to provide Inspector of  
Record services during the construction, closeout, and post construction phases for the proposed  
Probation Headquarters Building, located at 1019 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101  
(APN 029-212-011);  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief  
designee, to approve change orders under the ASIC in an aggregate amount not to exceed  
$46,275.00 in accordance with the provisions of the ASIC; and  
c) Determine the above actions do not require changes to the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration  
(SCH2023040126, GS-042022-19014-MND) for the Project, which was adopted by the Board  
in March 2024.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-18)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding 2025 Employee Benefits Insurance Program Renewals, as  
follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve the following 2025 employee benefit insurance program renewals:  
i) Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) Health Blue Shield Health Plans -  
The renewal of the PRISM Blue Shield Tandem Narrow Network, Blue Shield Exclusive Provider  
Organization (EPO) High, Blue Shield EPO Low, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and  
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plans for a twelve-month period, at the existing benefit levels  
with a 4.29% increase in premiums, effective January 1, 2025, for all active employees and  
retirees. All Blue Shield plans include the PRISM Navigator PPO - Accolade at a zero cost for all  
covered employees and their dependents;  
ii) Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Health Plans - The renewal of the  
active employees’ and early retirees’ Kaiser Permanente High and Low HMO plans for a  
twelve-month period at the existing benefit levels, with a 4.29% increase in premiums, effective  
January 1, 2025, and for all Medicare-eligible retirees, with an average 7.71% increase in  
premiums for the Senior Advantage Plans, at the existing benefit levels;  
iii) Retiree United Healthcare Medicare Risk HMO Health Plans - The renewal of the United  
Healthcare Medicare Risk HMO Health Plans for County of Santa Barbara retirees, at existing  
benefit levels, and a 10.8% increase of premium, for a twelve-month period, effective January 1,  
2025;  
iv) County Self-Funded Delta Dental PPO Plan - The continuation of the existing program benefits  
with an increase of 1.1% in premiums for both active employees and retirees. Rates are for a  
twelve-month period, effective January 1, 2025;  
v) DeltaCare USA - Dental Health Maintenance Organization (DHMO) Plan - The renewal of the  
existing DeltaCare USA DHMO plan, continues the existing benefit levels for active employees and  
retirees, with a rate pass for two more years. The Delta Dental DHMO is in a rate guarantee until  
January 1, 2027;  
vi) Vision Service Provider - Choice Vision Plan - The renewal of the existing Vision Service  
Provider Plan, for active employees and retirees, no change in rate due to a rate guarantee until  
January 1, 2027. Rates are for a twelve-month period, effective January 1, 2025; and  
vii) Empathia Life Matters - Employee Assistance Program - The renewal of the Life Matters  
Employee Assistance Program with a rate pass for one year for all covered active employees and  
retirees, for a twelve-month period effective January 1, 2025;  
b) Delegate to the Human Resources Director or designee the authority to execute any necessary  
third-party administrative agreements and documents required to manage plans listed in  
recommendations a.(i.) through a.(vii.) above and Delegate to the Human Resources Director or  
designee the authority to accept revenues from PRISM in the amount of $10,735.00 for the  
implementation of a Mental Health Initiative which supports employee wellbeing;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009844 to establish one-time appropriations of  
$10,735.00 in the Human Resources Department’s Wellness Fund to accept revenue from  
PRISM; and  
d) Determine that these activities are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because the actions are the creation  
of a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through vii) Approved;  
b) Delegated; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-19)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) Youthful  
Offender Block Grant (YOBG) 2023-2024 Expenditure and Data Report, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the department’s JJCPA - YOBG 2023-2024 Expenditure and Data Report  
for subsequent submission to the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) as  
mandated by statute; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which 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 Williams, 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:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-20)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Projects  
Phase 1A Construction Contracts Award and Memorandum of Understanding, State Project No.  
LPPSB1L-6090(096), County Project No. 720783, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa  
Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for reimbursement to the County of Santa  
Barbara for work on the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A;  
b) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for  
construction of Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A;  
c) Award the Construction Contract for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project  
Phase 1A; in the amount of $5,672,689.35 to the lowest responsible bidder, Toro Enterprises,  
Inc., PO BOX 6285, Oxnard, CA 93031, subject to the provision of documents and certifications,  
as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;  
d) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee to approve change orders for the Santa Claus  
Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A for a contingency amount up to $304,935.00,  
plus an additional amount of $176,000.00 for supplemental work items for the construction of  
Santa Claus Lane Streetscape Improvements Project Phase 1A, for a total not to exceed  
authorization of $6,153,624.00; and  
e) Consider the environmental effects of the project as shown in the Final Mitigated Negative  
Declaration (19NGD-00000-00005) dated September 16, 2019, adopted by the County of Santa  
Barbara on September 25, 2019, and find that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act  
Guidelines 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 alternative, and therefore approval of the Recommended  
Actions are within the scope of the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (19NGD-00000-00005).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved;  
c) Awarded;  
d) Authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A-21)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection  
System Phase IVA, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, County Project No. 828985, Third  
District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve plans and specifications for the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill  
Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project on file in the Public Works Department;  
b) Award the Construction Contract in the amount of $18,638,372.00 to the lowest responsive,  
responsible bidder, Sukut Construction, LLC, 4010 W Chandler Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704,  
subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications  
applicable to the project, as required under California Law;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract with Sukut Construction,  
LLC;  
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with Sukut  
Construction, LLC for supplemental work itemized in the Estimate of Job Costs in the contract  
documents up to $1,200,000.00;  
e) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with Sukut  
Construction, LLC for a contingency amount up to $944,418.60, for a total not-to-exceed  
authorization of $20,782,790.60;  
f) Adopt a Resolution that supersedes Resolution No. 24-169 adopted by the Board on July 16,  
2024 and increases the performance security amount required for the Incidental Take Permit issued  
by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to $1,191,795.00;  
g) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010097 to increase appropriations in the amount of  
$2,056,900.00 in the Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund  
1930 for the increased project costs with Sukut Construction, LLC, funded by the release of  
Retained Earnings; and  
h) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no  
substantial changes are proposed or have occurred, and no new information of substantial  
importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill  
Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, or  
of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures. Therefore, the above actions including,  
approval of the plans and specifications, contract for construction of the project, and budget  
adjustment are within the scope of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase  
Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (23EIR-00001, SCH No. 2023030563)  
certified by the Board of Supervisors on March 19, 2024.  
Jason Papich addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded;  
c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
d) and e) Authorized;  
f) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-205  
g) and h) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Abstained:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
A-22)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution for CalRecycle HD Household Hazardous  
Waste Grant Program Regional Application, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to authorize the submittal of annual regional applications for the Department  
of Resources Recycling and Recovery’s HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program effective  
for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this Resolution;  
b) Recognize that annual regional applications for the Department of Resources Recycling and  
Recovery’s HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program designate Santa Barbara County as  
the Lead Agency, as well as the cities of Santa Barbara and Santa Maria as Non-Lead  
Participants; and  
c) Find that the adoption of a Resolution to authorize submittal of applications for grants and  
designation of Santa Barbara County as the Lead Agency do not constitute a “Project” within the  
meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines  
Sections 15378 (b)(5) (administrative activity of government) and 15378(b)(4) (government fiscal  
activity) as it does not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially  
significant impact on the environment or result in direct or indirect physical changes to the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-206  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-23)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project, Second District, as  
follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign plans and specifications for the Cieneguitas Channel  
Repair Project (Project No. 24STM1-SC13);  
b) Award, approve, and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract for the  
Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project in the base contract amount of $527,324.00 to the lowest  
responsible bidder Remedial Transportation Services, Inc, subject to the provisions of documents  
and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the Project and as  
required by law;  
c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work  
being performed under the Construction Contract for a contingency amount not to exceed  
$39,366.20 plus an additional amount of $10,000.00 for supplemental work items for a total not to  
exceed authorization of $576,690.20 to complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for  
the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project;  
d) Determine that the Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project to be carried out is for the benefit of a  
single zone; and  
e) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15296(c), the  
Cieneguitas Channel Repair Project is an emergency action exempt from the provisions of the  
California Environmental Quality Act; and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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) Awarded, approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) and e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-24)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Buena Vista Debris Basin 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 the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with HDR Engineering Inc. to provide engineering services during construction for the  
Buena Vista Debris Basin Project, for the period of September 17, 2024 through December 31,  
2026 in an amount not to exceed $124,116.23;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in  
accordance with Section 48 of the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with HDR  
Engineering Inc, to make amendments to the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $12,411.62  
and to extend the term of the Agreement by up to one-year to complete the work within the scope  
of the Agreement;  
c) Determine that the Buena Vista Debris Basin Project to be carried out is for the benefit of a  
single zone; and  
d) After considering the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Findings for the Buena Vista  
Debris Basin Project, adopted by the Board of Directors as Lead Agency on February 28, 2023,  
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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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) Approved and authorized; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-25)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
Approve the reappointment of Barbara Silver to the Mosquito and Vector Management District,  
term ending October 10, 2026, First District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (24-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed Concerns with the State of California Government – Chuck  
Williams, Sherry Foster, and LeAnne Woolever addressed the Board.  
Re: Expressed Concerns with a Senior Mobile Home Parks Age Status  
Conversion and Requests a Moratorium on All-Age Status Conversions of Senior  
Mobile Home Parks - Dennis Carreras, Steve Wagner, Mary Harrison, Stephen  
Siemsen, Paula Robledo, Chris Cielatka, and Gary Hall addressed the Board.  
Re: Celebrated Voter Registration Day; and Encouraging Voter Participation –  
Alison Wales addressed the Board.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)  
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara  
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District v. Catherine W.  
Montgomery, Trustee of the Montgomery Living Trust, dated February 7, 2014; Ventura County  
Superior Court Case No. 56-2021-00560439.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Arctic Cold Extensive Processing Use,  
General Plan Amendment, Revised Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Tentative  
Parcel Map, Case Nos. 22GPA-00000-00006, 22CUP-00000-00021, 23RVP-00024, and  
23TPM-00002, Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, consisting of a General Plan Amendment  
(Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006), Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021),  
Revised Development Plan (Case No. 23RVP-00024), and Tentative Parcel Map (Case No.  
23TPM-00002), including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
b) Approve the Addendum and determine that the previously certified Final Environmental Impact  
Report (FEIR) (21EIR-00000-00001) and Addendum are adequate and no subsequent EIR or  
Negative Declaration is required pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162, 15164, and  
15168(c)(2);  
c) Adopt a Resolution (Case No. 22GPA-00000-00006) amending the Santa Maria Area  
(Comp-6) Map of the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element, to designate Proposed Lot 1  
(Assessor’s Parcel No. 128-097-012) with the Agricultural Industry Overlay;  
d) Approve a Major Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 22CUP-00000-00021), subject to the  
conditions of approval;  
e) Approve a Development Plan Revision (Case No. 23RVP-00024), subject to the conditions of  
approval; and  
f) Approve a Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), subject to the conditions of  
approval.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:22 AM - 11:10 AM (48 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Williams, to  
accept into the record the following document: Urban Planning Concepts  
(Applicant) Presentation received Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:02 PM. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Williams, to  
accept into the record the following document: Additional presentation slides  
from Planning and Development staff regarding a revised project description  
received during the hearing of September 17, 2024. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Williams, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted the required findings for approval of the project as revised at the  
hearing of September 17, 2024, consisting of a General Plan Amendment (Case  
No. 22GPA-00000-00006), Conditional Use Permit (Case No.  
22CUP-00000-00021), Revised Development Plan (Case No. 23RVP-00024), and  
Tentative Parcel Map (Case No. 23TPM-00002), including California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; Directed staff to revise the project  
description to read as follows:  
"The Arctic Cold Agricultural Processor and Freezer Facility shall manage  
employee shift changes to avoid traffic congestion during peak agricultural  
traffic periods. No shift changes shall occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to  
9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Shift changes will be scheduled exclusively  
outside these designated peak traffic windows to minimize the facility's impact on  
local road traffic during high-use agricultural periods. This operational  
adjustment is intended to ensure smooth traffic flow on surrounding roadways,  
particularly during peak hours."  
b) Approved;  
c) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-207  
d) through f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a response to the 2023-2024 Grand Jury  
Report on Individuals in Crisis - The Right Care at the Right Time, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30  
MIN.)  
a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2023-2024  
Grand Jury report entitled “Individuals in Crisis - The Right Care at the Right Time;”  
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge  
of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and  
c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)  
(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government  
administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 11:24 AM - 11:50 AM (26 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Considered and adopted;  
b) Authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
3)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding developing an Energy Reach Code  
encouraging all-electric buildings, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Direct staff to proceed with developing an Energy Reach Code that encourages all-electric  
buildings in new construction, additions, and major alterations;  
b) Provide other direction to staff; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a “Project” with the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since  
the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not  
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:51 AM - 12:41 PM (50 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Lee Heller, Andy Caldwell, and Jonathon Ullman addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Directed;  
b) No action taken; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann  
2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Adjourned at 1:25 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, October 1, 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, September 17, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on  
Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.