County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Roy Lee  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann, Vice Chair  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Chair  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, July 14, 2026  
9:00 AM  
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION  
BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM  
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes  
of the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Present:  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the July 7, 2026 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, to approve the minutes. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
County Executive Officer's Report  
26-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive  
Officer (CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff  
recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation,  
and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board  
discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be  
taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
Video Highlight - Your County, Your Services: Citizen Access Portal On-Demand  
Permits  
Assistant County Executive Officer, Wade Horton, shared the newest  
video in the Your County, Your Services series. These segments run  
on Channel 20 and appear in our monthly newsletter, on CSBTV’s  
YouTube page, and across County social media in both English and  
Spanish.  
The video highlighted the County’s on demand permitting options.  
Through the online Citizen Access Portal, residents can now quickly  
obtain permits for common home projects— all without needing to  
visit a County office.  
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  
26-00692  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of July 19, 2026 through July 25, 2026 as  
Probation and Pretrial Services Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-165  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Administrative Items  
A-2)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
26-00663  
Consider recommendations regarding an Independent Special Districts Compliance  
Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Audits and FY 2025-2026 Budgets, as  
follows:  
a) Receive and file the Independent Special Districts Compliance Report for FY  
2023-2024 Audits and FY 2025-2026 Budgets; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms  
which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
26-00673  
Consider recommendations regarding the Authorization for Year End Transfers and  
Revisions of Appropriations, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s  
accounting records for County funds for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2026  
(Fiscal Year 2025-2026) which require 4/5 approval vote from the Board of  
Supervisors; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA  
Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms  
which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-4)  
CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT  
26-00657  
Consider recommendations regarding the Certification of Election Results for the  
June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election, as follows:  
a) Accept and file the Certified Statement of the Results of the Official Canvass,  
Official Election Summary, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 Certification of  
Elections Official for the Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 2, 2026,  
and declare those persons elected and declare the results as required by law; 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 Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Accepted and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-5)  
CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT  
26-00682  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment for the Enterprise Records  
Management Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc., as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment with Tyler  
Technology Inc. for a 5 year extension and additional modules Tyler Payments,  
Vitals Access, eCertification and Filing Access to the contract not to exceed  
$425,000.00;  
b) Delegate authority to the Clerk-Recorder Assessor to modify the contract up to  
$20,000.00, approximately 5% of the total contract; and  
c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to  
CEQA review because the actions consist of organizational and 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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Delegated; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-6)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00659  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Subordination Agreement  
with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department  
(State HCD) for Patterson Point, Second District, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Board Chair to execute a Subordination Agreement, with the State  
HCD for the Patterson Point Affordable Housing Project subordinating a  
$1,488,000.00 County Loan to State HCD loan; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5) because it consists 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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-7)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00661  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement to Provide Affordable Housing  
and Rental Restrictive Covenant for CP Land Investors LLC Housing Development  
Building 24DVP-00006, 24CDP-00034, 26AMD-00001, Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Provide Affordable  
Housing and Rental Restrictive Covenant and Preemptive Right with CP Land  
Investors, LLC; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section  
21159.25, as set forth in the Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-8)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00662  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Community Development  
Block Grant Capital (CDBG Capital) Subrecipient Agreement between the County  
and Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, Inc. (CAPSLO), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board, pursuant to the Fiscal Year (FY)  
2026-2027 Annual Action Plan approved by the Board on June 9, 2026, to execute  
a CDBG Capital Subrecipient Agreement between the County and CAPSLO for  
$247,794.00 for Home Repair Program; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is not the approval of a project  
that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the  
action is not a project 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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-9)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00664  
Consider recommendations regarding the State of California Department of State  
Hospitals (DSH) Authorizing Resolution and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for  
Good Samaritan Shelter’s (GSS) Life House II (Project) in Northern Santa Barbara  
County, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a DSH Authorizing  
Resolution enabling the County of Santa Barbara to submit a Program Funding  
Agreement to DSH to participate in the Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Diversion  
and Community-Based Restoration Infrastructure Program;  
b) Approve and authorize the County Executive Officer, or designee, to enter and  
execute an MOA with GSS for purposes of GSS submitting to DSH a project  
application for Infrastructure IST Diversion and Community-Based Restoration  
Infrastructure Program (IST Program) funding; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and  
15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or  
fiscal activities of government that will not result in indirect or indirect physical  
changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-10)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00668  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of Waller Park Playfields Master  
Plan Update, Fourth District, as follows:  
a) Approve the Waller Park Playfields Master Plan Update for active recreation  
sports fields at Waller Park; and  
b) Determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15262 of the State Guidelines for the  
implementation of CEQA as the project is a planning study for possible future  
actions, which the County has not approved, adopted or funded.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-11)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00678  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of Workforce Housing  
Development Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA), 117 East Carrillo Street,  
APN 029-211-025, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an ENA  
with SoLa Impact LLC (SoLA); and  
b) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the  
meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because it consists of the creation of government  
funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant  
physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor  
Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to Execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-12)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00685  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Contract for Sanitation  
Services to resolve encampments in Santa Barbara County, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a  
service contract (Agreement) with South Coast Funding Group, LLC, a Delaware  
limited liability company doing business as QwikResponse Restoration and  
Construction (QwikResponse) in the amount not to exceed $317,500.00, for the  
period of August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304  
(Minor Alterations to Land), as the contemplated activities consist of minor public or  
private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not  
involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and direct staff to file a CEQA  
Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-13)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00695  
Consider recommendations regarding authorization to apply to the federal  
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the  
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and  
Evidence-Based Treatment and Support (STREETS) Grant Program, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Community Services Department Director to apply to the federal  
SAMHSA for the FY 2026 STREETS Grant Program by July 26, 2026, for an  
amount up to $3,000,000.00 annually over a four-year project period (totaling up to  
$12,000,000.00); and  
b) Determine the above recommended action is not the approval of a project that is  
subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-14)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00696  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Contract for Homeless  
Outreach through Opioid Settlement Funds (OSF), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a  
Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for the use of OSF in  
the amount not to exceed $750,000.00. This Agreement will provide homeless  
outreach and engagement support services throughout the County for the period  
July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027;  
b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute budget  
amendments in alignment with the Agreement and requirements to ensure full  
expenditure of the OSF; 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) 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 Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-15)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
26-00680  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a First Amendment to the  
Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel Andrade  
Gonzalez LLP, as follow: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the  
Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara  
and Andrade Gonzalez LLP to increase the contract not to exceed amount to  
$900,000.00, extend the contract term to June 30, 2027, amend the scope of work  
in Exhibit A, and amend the hourly rates in Attachment B-1; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)  
(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists 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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00655  
Consider recommendations regarding a Third Quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026  
update on Cannabis Taxation, Permitting, and Licensing, as follows:  
a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use  
permitting, and business licensing; and  
b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which  
will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not  
a “project” as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor  
Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Approved; and  
Directed staff to return to the Board within six months with a report  
on alternative options for hearing cannabis license revocation and  
denial appeals under the current County Code Chapter 50 provisions,  
in order to address concerns regarding the length and duration of the  
current process.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-17)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00698  
Consider recommendations regarding support for Tort Reform Legislation, as  
follows:  
a) Adopt a position to support Tort Reform Legislation for public entities, related  
primarily to Assembly Bill 218 (2019); and  
b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is  
therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).ꢀ  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-18)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00671  
Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Hospitalist and  
Outpatient Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital,  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the  
Professional Services Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (a local  
vendor) for hospitalist and outpatient professional services. The Amendment will  
authorize the County to receive an amount not to exceed $88,000.00 from Santa  
Barbara Cottage Hospital, and revise the Statement of Work for the period of July  
1, 2026, to June 30, 2027;  
b) Approve and authorize Budget Revision BJE No. 0011111 in the amount of  
$88,000.00 to increase revenue and expenditure allocations in the County Health  
Department’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the  
meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not  
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially  
significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00684  
Consider recommendations regarding County Health and Vision Service Plan (VSP)  
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Mobile Vision Clinic, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the no-cost MOU with VSP, a  
California not-for-profit corporation, and its affiliate, VSP Eyes of Hope Mobile Clinic  
VSP to provide free, on-site vision screenings, comprehensive eye examinations,  
and related vision services to eligible community members in Santa Barbara County  
in coordination with the County; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is not a “project” within the meaning of  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the recommended action is a  
government fiscal activity that does not involve 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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-20)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00693  
Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Medical Care Committee  
(EMCC) Appointment, as follows:  
a) Appoint Brian Fallon, Fire Chief representative nominated by the Fire Chiefs’  
Association of Santa Barbara County, to the EMCC to replace a retiring member for  
the remainder of their appointment; and  
b) Determine the above action does not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the actions are organizational  
or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Appointed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-21)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00658  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a non-cash donation  
greater than $10,000.00 from The Gary Sinise Foundation, partnered with Amazon,  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection Department (Fire  
Department) to accept a non-cash donation from The Gary Sinise Foundation  
partnered with Amazon for five (5) Thermal Drone devices and associated  
components for a total of $49,994.07;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011159; and  
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3), since it can be seen  
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities may have a significant  
effect on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
FIRST 5 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES  
COMMISSION  
26-00688  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of an Alternate Community  
Member to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County,  
as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Frances Contreras as an Alternate Community  
Member (twelfth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa  
Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action consists  
of an administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-23)  
FIRST 5 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES  
COMMISSION  
26-00686  
Consider recommendations regarding the reappointments of County Members to  
the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County, as follows:  
a) Approve the reappointment of the following individuals as regular County  
Members of the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County  
for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027:  
i) Daniel Nielson, Director of the Social Services Department;  
ii) Antonette Navarro, Director of the Behavioral Wellness Department; and  
iii) Mouhanad Hammami, Director of the County Health Department;  
b) Approve the reappointment of Holly Benton, Chief Probation Officer, Probation  
Department, as an alternate County Member of the First 5 Children and Families  
Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30,  
2027; and  
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject  
to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions 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 Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Approved; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00672  
Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service  
Agreements (MSAs) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute  
and administer the FY 2026-2027 MSAs with the contractors, and in the amounts,  
set forth in the MSA Listing - July 14, 2026 for the services specified in the  
respective Statement(s) of Work as in Exhibit A to such MSAs; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a “project” and is exempt from California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
guidelines because it is an organization or administrative activity 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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and directed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-25)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00674  
Consider recommendations regarding Warnekros Agricultural Preserve New  
Contract No. 25AGP-00015, Fourth District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution creating a new Agricultural Preserve Contract No.  
25AGP-00015 consisting of 28.30 acres located approximately five miles west of  
Highway 246, just outside of the incorporated area of Lompoc with West Central  
Avenue being the main arterial road running along the south end of the site  
between Legge Avenue on the west and Floradale Avenue on the east (APN  
093-040-006);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve New Contract  
No. 25AGP-00015;  
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and  
d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open  
Space Contracts or Easements].  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-166  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-26)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00675  
Consider recommendations regarding the Warnekros Agricultural Preserve New  
Contract No. 25AGP-00013, Fourth District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution creating a new Agricultural Preserve Contract No.  
25AGP-00013 consisting of 27.52 acres located approximately five miles west of  
Highway 246, just outside of the incorporated area of Lompoc with West Central  
Avenue running along the south end of the site and Legge Avenue directly abutting  
the west property line (APN 093-040-004);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve New Contract  
No. 25AGP-00013;  
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and  
d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open  
Space Contracts or Easements].  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-167  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-27)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00676  
Consider recommendations regarding the Warnekros Agricultural Preserve  
Replacement Contract No. 26AGP-00004, Fourth District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution creating a Replacement Agricultural Preserve Contract No.  
26AGP-00004 consisting of 26.12 acres located approximately five miles west of  
Highway 246, just outside of the incorporated area of Lompoc, with West Central  
Avenue being the main arterial road running along the south end of the site and  
Legge Avenue to the west of the property (APN 093-040-031);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement  
Contract No. 26AGP-00004;  
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and  
d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open  
Space Contracts or Easements].  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-168  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-28)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00670  
Consider recommendations regarding an Award Contract to On Track Solutions,  
LLC for Construction Support Services on Project No. 720864 Santa Claus Lane  
Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Project, Phase 2, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with On Track Solutions, LLC, to provide construction  
support services during construction for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and  
Coastal Access Improvements Project - Phase 2, Project No. 720864, for the period  
of July 14, 2026, through June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $109,501.60;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make  
amendments to the Agreement for additional work in an amount not to exceed  
$10,950.00 as set forth in Exhibit B of the Agreement, for a total not-to-exceed  
contract amount of $120,451.60;  
c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to amend the  
Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to one year to complete the  
work within the scope of the Agreement; and  
d) 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 Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) and c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-29)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00683  
Consider recommendations regarding awarding a Contract to HDR Engineering,  
Inc. for Construction Support Services on County Project No. 720864 Santa Claus  
Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access Improvements Project - Phase 2, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with HDR Engineering, Inc, to provide engineering services  
during construction for the Santa Claus Lane Streetscape and Coastal Access  
Improvements Project - Phase 2, County Project No. 720864, for the period of July  
14, 2026, through June 30, 2028, for an amount of $99,672.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make  
amendments to the Agreement for additional work in an amount not to exceed  
$9,967.00 as set forth in Exhibit B of the Agreement, for a total not-to-exceed  
contract amount of $109,639.00;  
c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to amend the  
Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to one year to complete the  
work within the scope of the Agreement; and  
d) 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 Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) and c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-30)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00689  
Consider recommendations regarding Pavement Preservation and Preventive  
Maintenance; County Project No. 820810; First, Second, Third, and Fourth Districts,  
as follows:  
a) Approve the specifications on file in the Public Works Department office for  
construction of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Pavement Preservation and Preventive  
Maintenance, County Project No. 820810;  
b) Award the Construction Contract, County Project No. 820810, in the amount of  
$2,118,345.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Pavement Coatings Co., 10240  
San Sevaine Way, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752, subject to the provision of documents  
and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as  
required under California Law;  
c) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders  
for County Project No. 820810 for a contingency amount up to $123,668.00 and  
supplemental items of $105,000.00, for the construction of County Project No.  
820810 for a total not to exceed authorization of $2,347,013.00;  
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract for County  
Project No. 820810, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel,  
Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; and  
e) Determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) as the proposed project(s)  
consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public  
or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features,  
involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing,  
including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle  
and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this  
basis on May 20, 2025, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice  
of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded;  
c) Authorized;  
d) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-31)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS,  
FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
26-00505  
Consider recommendations regarding the Flood Control Benefit Assessment  
Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the Benefit  
Assessment Report for FY 2026-2027 filed by the Board at the July 7, 2026  
meeting and direct staff to record the Report;  
b) Adopt a Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for FY  
2026-2027;  
c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance  
amending Ordinance No. 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance,  
Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services imposing Flood Control  
Benefit Assessments for FY 2026-2027 (Ordinance introduced on July 7, 2026);  
and  
d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for operating expenses, including  
employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies or  
equipment, materials, financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining  
funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service  
areas; and that the recalculation and imposition of the annual Flood Control Benefit  
Assessment are therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1, 2, 3, and 4); and  
direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water  
Conservation District:  
a) Approved;  
b) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-169  
c) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5297  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-32)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, GENERAL SERVICES  
DEPARTMENT  
26-00677  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment of Professional  
Service Agreement for Community Workforce Coordinator Services, First and Third  
Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the  
Professional Service Agreement (Agreement), Board Contract No. 24270  
(SCON-001812) with Vanir Construction Management, Inc.; increasing the  
maximum contract limit from $278,870.00 to $322,890.00, to continue to provide  
Community Workforce Agreement compliance services for General Services  
(Capital) and Public Works (Transportation and Resource Recovery) Projects;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or the Director of Public  
Works or designee, to approve Supplemental Service Orders in a maximum  
aggregate amount not to exceed $81,390.00 for a maximum aggregate contract  
amount not to exceed $322,890.00;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011157 to increase Fiscal Year  
2026-2027 appropriations of $35,000.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital  
Infrastructure Fund (Fund 0017) for Services and Supplies funded by General  
County Programs; and  
d) Continue to find that the recommended actions are not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and  
15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative and  
fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment, and that a Notice of Exemptions on these basis was  
approved and filed on May 6, 2025.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-33)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
26-00679  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Forensic Medical Group  
(CFMG) 2025 Annual Report for Healthcare Services at Sheriff’s Jail Facilities, as  
follows:  
a) Receive and file the 2025 annual report prepared by California Forensic Medical  
Group (CFMG/Wellpath) regarding the Healthcare Services within Sheriff’s Office  
jail facilities;  
b) Receive and file the Grievance Oversight Coordinator’s 2025 Annual Report; and  
c) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the  
activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not  
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor  
Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Received and filed; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-34)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
26-00690  
Consider recommendations regarding Acceptance of Cash Donation Greater than  
$10,000.00 from The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas (MMHPI),  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office to accept a cash donation of  
$39,562.50 to be used for a one-year subscription to Comms Coach, a GovWorx  
product, that will be used in the Public Safety Dispatch Center for quality assurance  
and improvement;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010991; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding  
mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any special project which  
may result in a potential significant impact on the environment and are therefore not  
a project under 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 Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-35)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00667  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  
with Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Lompoc for the Provision of Eligibility  
Workers to Conduct Informational Presentations, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the County of Santa Barbara Department of Social  
Services (DSS) Director to execute a MOU with the FCC Lompoc, for the provision  
of DSS Eligibility Worker(s) to conduct informational presentations to inmates with  
an upcoming release date at FCC Lompoc’s minimum to low security facilities;  
b) Delegate authority to the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute  
renewals of the MOU with FCC Lompoc for the Provision of Eligibility Worker(s) to  
Conduct Informational Presentations in the FCC Lompoc and provided that Social  
Services obtains concurrence from County Counsel; and  
c) Determine that the approval and execution of the MOU is exempt from the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section  
15061(b)(3), finding that the execution of the MOU is covered by the general rule  
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant  
effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no  
possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment, the  
activities are not subject to CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized;  
b) Delegated; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-36)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00665  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Martha Gonzalez for  
Contractor on Payroll/Cuyama Family Resource Center Coordinator, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Martha  
Gonzalez for Services of Contractor on Payroll as the Cuyama Valley Family  
Resource Center Coordinator for a total contract amount not to exceed $98,945.23  
for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and  
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the  
activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not  
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-37)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00681  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with CALM, Inc. for Intensive  
Family Services Program, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with CALM, Inc.  
(local vendor) to provide Child Welfare Services Intensive Family Services Program  
for a total contract amount not to exceed $440,000.00 for the period of July 14,  
2026 through June 30, 2027; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a “Project” subject to  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-38)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00656  
Approve the reappointment of Gina G. Gluyas to the Assessment Appeal Board No.  
2, Term Ending August 31, 2028, Fifth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be approved. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
26-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF  
SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO  
THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC  
COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368)  
(26-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL  
ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed concern regarding recent deaths involving  
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, including  
recent officer-involved shootings in Houston, Texas and Biddeford,  
Maine, and the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi teen  
who died following a July 4th boating trip - commenting on the  
resulting public concern and issues related to racial equity and  
community trust - Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt addressed the Board  
Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
26-00699  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph  
(2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case, based on these “facts and  
circumstances”:  
Diani Building Corp. claims that it completed work allegedly for the County of Santa  
Barbara that remains unpaid and for which it is owed payment.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Lesley Torgeson v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior  
Court Case No. 24CV05608.  
Flying Goat Cellars, Inc., et al. v. Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, et  
al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case Number 2:26cv05489.  
Sable Offshore Corp., et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., U.S. District Court,  
Central District of California, Case Number 2:25cv04165.  
Report from Closed Session  
In Closed Session, the Board authorized unanimously to initiate civil  
litigation, the details of which will be disclosed once the action is  
formally commenced to any person upon inquiry.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
26-00691  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding California Municipal Finance  
Authority Issuance of Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds on Behalf of Step Up Housing, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility  
Act of 1982 regarding the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of  
qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation,  
improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 4036  
Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, California, and consider public comment;  
b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara  
approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority qualified  
501(c)(3) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $60,000,000.00 for  
the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement,  
and equipping of Knollwood Meadows Apartments, and certain other matters  
relating thereto; and  
c) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms  
and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:03 AM - 10:23 AM (20 MIN)  
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) Conducted a public hearing;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-170  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Abstained:  
2)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00645  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI)  
Adjustment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Library Special Tax Rate for County  
Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (Greater Goleta); Second and Third Districts, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)  
a) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2026-2027  
Library Special Tax Rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.20%; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections  
15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or  
administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment  
and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:23 AM - 10:25 AM (2 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-171  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
3)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00648  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027  
Orcutt and Providence Landing Community Facilities Districts Special Tax Levy;  
Fourth District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)  
a) Adopt a Resolution levying special taxes within the County of Santa Barbara  
Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan);  
b) Adopt a Resolution levying special taxes within the County of Santa Barbara  
Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing);  
c) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community  
Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the Special Tax  
Levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2026-2027  
and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County  
Auditor the certified list;  
d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community  
Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing) subject to the Special Tax Levy  
including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2026-2027 and  
direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County  
Auditor the certified list; and  
e) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections  
15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or  
administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment  
and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:25 AM - 10:38 AM (13 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-172  
b) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-173  
c) and d) certified; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
4)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, PLANNING AND  
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS  
DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, COUNTY HEALTH  
DEPARTMENT  
26-00687  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the progress of the Accela  
platform implementation and planned future updates, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30  
MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a joint report on progress of Accela implementations since  
Board-directed action on June 22, 2021, and contract with Accela, Inc.;  
b) Direct staff to work on recommended future priorities and improvements to the  
software; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project  
subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the  
actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as  
purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational  
or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:49 AM - 11:49 AM (1 HR.)  
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) Directed; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
5)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00666  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the 2026 Community Services  
Department Homelessness Update to the Board of Supervisors, as follows: (EST.  
TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation on homelessness in the County of Santa Barbara  
to ensure compliance with State of California and U.S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development (HUD) requirements, including:  
i) 2026 Sheltered Point in Time Count and Housing Inventory Count;  
ii) Review of calendar year 2025 Homeless Management Information System  
(HMIS) data;  
iii) Encampment Resolution Strategy Progress Report;  
iv) Local, State, and Federal funding to address homelessness overview; and  
v) The future of homelessness response in the County; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject  
to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist  
of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 11:49 AM - 12:47 PM (58 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through v) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
6)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00654  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the County Land  
Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Article II Coastal  
Zoning Ordinance (CZO) (Case No. 24ORD-00029), Montecito Land Use and  
Development Code (MLUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Comprehensive Plan  
Land Use Element (Case No. 26GPA-00005), Coastal Land Use Plan (Case No.  
26GPA-00006), and Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves to adopt the  
Utility-Scale Solar Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)  
a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations;  
b) Certify the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Final Program Environmental Impact  
Report (PEIR) (County Environmental Document No. 25EIR-00003, State  
Clearinghouse No. 2024110254), dated December 2025, and adopt the Mitigation  
Monitoring and Reporting Program;  
c) Approve the Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Amendments Project by taking the  
following actions:  
i) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County LUDC (Case  
No. 24ORD-00028), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara  
County Code;  
ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of Article II CZO (Case No.  
24ORD-00029), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;  
iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the MLUDC (Case No.  
24ORD-00030), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County  
Code;  
iv) Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive  
Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00005; and  
v) Adopt a Resolution amending the Coastal Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive  
Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00006;  
d) Adopt a Resolution amending the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and  
Farmland Security Zones;  
e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to  
submit the CZO and Coastal Land Use Plan amendments to the California Coastal  
Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an amendment to the Santa  
Barbara County Local Coastal Program; and  
f) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted  
resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 2:08 PM - 3:59 PM (1 HR. 51 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Joshua Medrano, Claire Wineman, Ben Schwartz, Benjamin Oakes,  
Spencer Brandt, Das Williams, Ana Citrin, Isabel Stice, Steve  
Coldiron, Nancy Avoce, Michelle Ambriz, and Martin Rodriguez  
addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by  
Supervisor Capps, that this matter be continued to the September 1,  
2026 Board of Supervisors meeting with direction to staff to include  
the following in the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Project: (1) Cap -  
10,000 acres (Tier II & III), with options for distributing the cap across  
the County; (2) Options for permitting standalone BESS up to a  
quarter acre; (3) Permitting - more information on containment  
standards for BESS; (4) Explore potential for required bonding for  
BESS projects; (5) Setbacks for sensitive receptors for BESS; (6) 15%  
allowance on contracted non-prime agriculture land under the  
Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves; and (7) Explore potential  
for 15 acres of solar exempt from permits for on-site agriculture use.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Adjourned at 4:15 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, August 18, 2026  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
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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, July 14, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM  
and on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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