County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams, Chair  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Vice Chair  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, March 21, 2023  
9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING  
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR  
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of  
the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened 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 March 14, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
County Executive Officer's Report  
23-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, reported on the following:  
Introduced the new Assistant County Executive Officer for the County of Santa  
Barbara, Tanja Heitman;  
Introduced the new Chief Probation Officer for the County of Santa Barbara,  
Holly Benton; and  
Introduced the new Director of the General Service Department for the County of  
Santa Barbara, Kirk Lagerquist.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
23-00290  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Clay Murray, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; United States District Court, Central District  
of California, case number 2:17cv-08805-GW-JPR.  
Inmates of the Santa Barbara County Jail v. Sheriff; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case  
No. SB152487.  
Joyce E. Dudley, Santa Barbara County District Attorney v. County of Santa Barbara; Santa  
Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 22CV05054.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and Paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code section  
54956.9)  
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case, based on these “facts and circumstances:”  
The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office has filed a First Amended Verified Petition  
for Writ of Mandate concerning a Public Records Act request the District Attorney’s Office  
submitted to the County of Santa Barbara in Case No. 22CV05054. In that Petition, the District  
Attorney’s Office states that the Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit of the Santa Barbara  
County District Attorney’s Office has been investigating the County’s response to a “Toro Canyon  
Creek oil spill” since July 2021.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Administrative Agenda  
All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call  
vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a  
member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative  
Agenda and considered as a separate item.  
Administrative Items  
A-1)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-00254  
Consider recommendations regarding a Contractor on Payroll Agreement for Fiscal Years (FYs)  
2022-2024 with Muhammad Salman ul Haq, M.D., as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Contractor on Payroll Agreement with  
Muhammad Salman ul Haq, M.D., for the provision of medical support services for the period of  
March 21, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-2)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00267  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of an Action Plan Amendment and the  
execution of an Amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Tenant  
Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Santa Maria, Fifth  
District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize a Substantial Amendment (Amendment) to the 2022-2023 Action Plan  
for submittal to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which adds $150,000.00 in federal  
HOME funds for a TBRA Security Deposit program to be administered by the City of Santa  
Maria;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the County and  
the City of Santa Maria (City) to provide federal HOME funding in the amount of $150,000.00 to  
administer TBRA (Subrecipient Agreement); and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized;  
b) Approved and 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:  
A-3)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00269  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval and execution of HOME American Rescue  
Plan (HOME-ARP) Loan Documents with Good Samaritan Shelter (Good Sam), for acquisition  
and improvement work to a single-family residence located at 2723 Marlberry Street in the City of  
Santa Maria, (Project), Fourth District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a HOME-ARP Loan Agreement, HOME-ARP  
Deed of Trust, HOME-ARP Regulatory Agreement, and a HOME-ARP Promissory Note,  
(Collectively, the HOME-ARP Loan Documents), with Good Sam, for a loan in the amount of  
$400,000.00 (HOME-ARP Loan) as financial support for the Project; and  
b) Find that the recommended actions related to the proposed Project qualify as a Categorical  
Exemption based on Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Abstained:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
A-4)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00271  
Consider recommendations regarding approval of Sub-Recipient Agreements for additional  
Emergency Solutions Grant, Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funding for COVID-19 Homelessness  
Response, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Subrecipient Agreements for Rapid  
Re-Housing using ESG-CV funds allocated through the State of California for continued  
COVID-19 homelessness response with the following subrecipients in the following amounts:  
i) $243,038.00 to Good Samaritan Shelter (Good Samaritan); and  
ii) $185,303.00 to New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC);  
b) Authorize the Community Services Department Director, or designee, to approve and execute  
amendments to any of the Subrecipient Agreements identified in Recommended Action (a), above,  
to increase or decrease the total contract amount of any such Subrecipient Agreement to ensure full  
and timely expenditure of all awarded ESG-CV funds thereunder, provided that no such  
amendment to any Subrecipient Agreement shall increase the amount of funding provided  
thereunder by more than 10% of the original total contract amount; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute the approval of projects  
subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant  
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the projects are the creation of government  
funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to  
any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) and ii) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-5)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-00252  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside  
Counsel Perkins Coie LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Professional Legal  
Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Perkins Coie LLP for a total not to exceed  
amount of $750,000.00 and term ending February 14, 2024; 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 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:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-6)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00289  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Stacy Miller  
Public Affairs, Inc. (SMPA) for General County Communications and Social Media Support  
Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor, referenced as BC 21-272, with SMPA for general  
communications/social media support services, to revive and extend the agreement term for a  
period of six months, through June 30, 2023, and increase the contract amount by $70,000.00 for  
a total contract not to exceed amount of $214,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because it consists of the creation of a government funding mechanism or other  
government fiscal activities, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which  
may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-7)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00263  
Consider recommendations regarding appointments to the CenCal Health Board of Directors, as  
follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Mouhanad Hammami MD, MHSA, Director Public Health  
Department, (Classification - County of Santa Barbara), to the CenCal Health Board of Directors  
effective March 21, 2023;  
b) Approve the appointment of Antonette (Toni) Navarro LMFT, Director Behavioral Wellness  
Department, (Classification - County of Santa Barbara), to the CenCal Health Board of Directors,  
effective March 21, 2023; and  
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government  
administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result  
in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-8)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00257  
Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008731 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision  
Request No. 0008767 (4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-9)  
23-00253  
FIRE DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement between the Santa Barbara County Fire  
Protection District and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC (CentralSquare) for the Development  
and Configuration of an on-premises Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System for the Regional  
Fire Communications Center (RFCC), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Fire Protection District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Phase 2 System Purchase Agreement with  
CentralSquare for services, software licenses, hardware, and support for a CAD system, as part of  
the RFCC, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,227,267.37, and approve and authorize  
the Fire Chief to execute Addendum G, Consent to Assignment of Software Licenses;  
b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief or designee to approve up to a 10% contingency with  
CentralSquare, in an amount not to exceed $122,726.74, for any changes that may be required to  
the scope of work to complete the integrated public safety software solution;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008712;  
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; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum G to the Phase 2 System Purchase  
Agreement, Consent to Assignment of Software Licenses.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Fire Protection District:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and authorized;  
c) and d) Approved; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-10)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00256  
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement with UltraSystems  
Environmental Incorporated for the Calle Real Campus Master Plan Programmatic Environmental  
Impact Report Project No. 21010, Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Service Agreement with  
UltraSystems Environmental Incorporated for environmental consulting services for the Calle Real  
Campus Master Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Report in the amount of $309,760.00;  
and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15306, as the  
actions consist of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource  
evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental  
resource, and Section 15378(b)(4), as the actions are the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project, and Section 15378(b)(5), as the actions are the organizational and administrative  
activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment  
and approve and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-11)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00258  
Consider recommendations regarding Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Awards, as follows:  
(4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development to award grants to  
International Bird Rescue, Channel Islands Restoration, and Friends of Mission Canyon, Inc.;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0008750 to establish appropriations of $15,000.00 for  
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 services and supplies funded by restricted fund balance; and  
c) Determine that the award of Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant funds is exempt from the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the State  
Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
23-00264  
Consider recommendations regarding an April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, Agreement with  
Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley (FBSMV) for conflict mediation, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with FBSMV (a local vendor) to provide conflict mediation services and interventions,  
and to teach coping skills and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to youth at the Juvenile  
Justice Center (JJC), with a total contract amount not to exceed $122,126.00;  
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve subsequent line-item budget  
changes to the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of the stated line-item budgeted  
amounts for each service, as long as the total contract amount of each Agreement is not increased,  
and as long as the total budgeted amounts by each funding source are not exceeded;  
c) Delegate to the Chief Probation Officer or designee the authority to further amend the  
Agreement to make immaterial changes, authorize additional services, amend program staffing  
requirements, and adjust or waive the County Maximum Allowable rate, without requiring the  
Board's approval of such amendment(s) of the Agreement, subject to the Board's ability to rescind  
this delegated authority at any time, and provided that in no event shall any such amendment extend  
the term of the agreement; and  
d) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities of 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized;  
c) Delegated; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-13)  
23-00260  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding a request to Rescind Resolution No. 21-73, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Rescind Resolution No. 21-73 entitled “A Resolution to Approve Water Management Tools  
Amendment (Amendment 21) to State Water Project Water Supply Contract Subject to Certain  
Limitations to Maintain Local Water Supply”; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), organization or administrative  
activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-14)  
23-00259  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency  
Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions,  
as follows: (4/5 vote required)  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water  
Conservation District:  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to  
emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects  
following the recent storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will  
not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director;  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency  
action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until  
the actions are terminated;  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15269(c) on January 24, 2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis  
on January 24, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) on February 7, 2023.  
A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on February 7, 2023, and the proposed action is  
within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and  
Water Conservation District:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed;  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
d) Approved; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-15)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00255  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Contract for Modoc Road  
Multiuse Trail Segment 1, Project No. 864050, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Contract with Beador  
Construction, 26320 Lester Circle, Corona, CA 92883, for the Modoc Road Multiuse Trail  
(Modoc MUT) Segment 1, increasing the contract contingency amount by $380,000.00 for a total  
contingency amount of $516,865.00, resulting in a total contract amount including contingency and  
supplemental items of $3,004,165.00;  
b) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute a change order in the amount of  
$380,000.00 for unanticipated erosion control, landslide material removal, and pavement repair  
work;  
c) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0008674. Establish appropriations of $240,800.00 in  
General County Programs General Fund for Other Financing Uses funded by release of Committed  
Cannabis fund balance. Establish appropriations of $3,004,200.00 for Public Works  
Roads-Capital Infrastructure Fund for Services and Supplies funded by unanticipated revenue from  
Intergovernmental Revenue - State ATP Grant ($1.7M), Measure A tax revenues ($400K), an  
operating transfer from the General Fund ($240.8K), and a release of Restricted Purpose of Fund  
fund balance ($663,400.00); and  
d) Determine the project to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality  
Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15304(h) (as the proposed project(s) consists of minor public or private  
alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which does not involve removal of  
healthy, mature, scenic trees for (h) the creation of bicycle lanes on existing right of way), On  
January 26, 2021, a Notice of Exemption was filed on that basis, and the proposed action is within  
the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-16)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00261  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the agreement with Allan Hancock  
Joint Community College District for Pathway Home 2 Project, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with  
Allan Hancock Joint Community College District (local vendor) to provide Career Services,  
Academic and Occupational Skills through the Pathway Home 2 Project to decrease the total  
contract amount to not to exceed $257,867.29 for the period of February 15, 2022 through  
December 31, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational  
or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-17)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
23-00262  
Receive and file the Annual DNA Identification Fund Report for calendar year 2022.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-18)  
A-19)  
A-20)  
A-21)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00286  
Approve the appointment of Robert Senn to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term  
ending January 1, 2027, First District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00287  
Approve the appointment of Raquel Zick to the Commission for Women, term ending January 1,  
2024, First District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00281  
Approve the appointment of Pam Flynt Tambo to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2026, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00283  
Approve the appointment of Lee Steinmetz to the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory  
Committee, open term, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00280  
Approve the appointment of Rebecca Carey to the Parks Commission, term ending June 30, 2025,  
Fifth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-23)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00265  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of March 27, 2023 through March 31, 2023 as Tsunami  
Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-50  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-24)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
23-00268  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Lorna Sarah Steele upon her retirement from the  
Probation Department after over 26 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-51  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-25)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00270  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dean Sleigh upon his retirement from the Probation  
Department after over 23 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-52  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-26)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00266  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of March 19, 2023 through March 25, 2023 as National  
Surveyors’ Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-53  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-27)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00282  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Margery Gallegos upon her retirement from the  
Social Services Department after over 32 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-54  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-28)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00273  
Adopt a Resolution recognizing the month of March 2023 as Women’s History Month in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-55  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-29)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00276  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming March 30, 2023 as National Doctors’ Day in Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-56  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-30)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00275  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Carl Thornton upon his retirement from the  
General Services Department after over 18 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-57  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-31)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00277  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Eric Snyder upon his retirement from the Planning  
and Development Department after over 22 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-58  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-32)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
23-00274  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Leslie Anne Wells upon her retirement from the  
Public Works Department after over 28 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-59  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-33)  
A-34)  
A-35)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
23-00272  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Joseph M. Pisano upon his retirement from the  
Human Resources Department after over 24 years of faithful and distinguished service to the  
citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-60  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
23-00279  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Janette Pell upon her retirement from the General  
Services Department after over 6 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-61  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
23-00278  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Terri Maus-Nisich upon her retirement from the  
County Executive Office after over 20 years faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-62  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Administrative Item  
A-36)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
23-00291  
Consider recommendations regarding the re-ratification and update to the Proclamation of Local  
Emergency caused by the January 2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms, last action  
February 28, 2023, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying and updating the Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by  
the January 2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms in Santa Barbara County pursuant  
to Government Code Section 8630;  
b) Receive an update on the Winter 2023 Storms and their impacts;  
c) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60) days for ratification of the  
Emergency until such a time that conditions dictate otherwise; and  
d) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-63  
b) Received;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Resolution to be Presented  
A-37)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00292  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sonia Thompson upon her retirement from the  
County of Santa Barbara and for her years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-64  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
23-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (23-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Concerned with the eviction of tenants of 6711 El Colegio Rd in Goleta and  
what financial assistance and legal services are available to them – Edward  
Crough, Alejandra Torres, and Sam Szepesi addressed the Board  
Re: Concerned with the proposed Housing Element effects on currently zoned  
agricultural parcels - Matthew Kustura addressed the Board  
Re: Requested information from the Board regarding Repairs and Extension to  
the Guadalupe Levy - George Alvarez addressed the Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00250  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Commission for Women; 2023 Women’s  
History Month Service Awards, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file the Commission for Women; 2023 Women’s History Month Service Awards  
Presentation; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) and (5) of the CEQA guidelines because they  
consist of general policy and procedure making and 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: 10:42 AM - 11:01 AM (19 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
23-00288  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Compensation and Benefits Resolution and a  
Salary Increase for Elected Department Heads, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)  
a) Adopt a Resolution which establishes Compensation and Benefits for Elected Department  
Heads effective April 3, 2023;  
b) Adopt a Resolution which revises Personnel Benefits for Management and  
Confidential-Unrepresented Employees effective April 3, 2023;  
c) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution retitling the five (5) Elected Department Head  
positions and affixing specific rates of pay to those positions effective April 3, 2023; and  
d) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(4) that the above actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on  
the environment, and are therefore not a project subject to environmental review.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:02 AM - 11:17 AM AND 1:28 PM - 1:33 PM (20 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-65  
b) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-66  
c) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-67  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Williams  
Absent:  
3)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00249  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Long Range Planning Division (LRP) Fiscal  
Years (FY) 2023-2026 Work Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a report on the staff-recommended LRP FY 2023-2026 Work Program;  
b) Provide any direction that the Board would like to make regarding the staff-recommended LRP  
FY 2023-2026 Work Program; and  
c) Determine that the Board’s action is not a “project” that is subject to environmental review  
pursuant to the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines [Section 15378(b)  
(5)].  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:18 AM - 11:55 AM (37 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) No action taken; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
23-00285  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APRIL 2023 PROJECTED CALENDAR  
The items below are projected to be placed on a Board of Supervisors agenda next month  
and are subject to change. Therefore, these are draft and remain so until the final agenda is  
created and posted on the Thursday preceding a Board of Supervisors’ meeting.  
For information on a particular anticipated item, please contact the department noted.  
For any other questions regarding the Board of Supervisors’ agendas,  
please contact the Clerk of the Board Office at (805)568-2240.  
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Extra Help Retirement Waiver  
Human Resources Department  
Contact: Erin Jeffery - emjeffery@co.santa-barbara.ca.us  
Ambulance/EMS Discussion  
Public Health Department  
Contact: Mouhanad Hammami - MHammami@sbcphd.org  
MacKenzie/Smigel Appeal of the HWY 101 Widening Segment  
Planning and Development Department  
Contact: Christopher Schmuckal - cschmuckal@countyofsb.org  
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Workshops  
County Executive Office  
Contact: Paul Clementi - pClementi@countyofsb.org  
Adjourned at 1:34 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, April 4, 2023  
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, March 21, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel  
20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,  
March 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
http://www.countyofsb.org