County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Roy Lee  
Second District - Laura Capps, Chair  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Agenda  
Tuesday, October 14, 2025  
9:00 AM  
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT  
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM  
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of: the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, the Water Agency, the Laguna County Sanitation District, and other Special Districts.  
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  
Please see page two of this agenda for public participation options for the Board of Supervisors Meetings.  
Persons may address the Board on any matter listed on the agenda. Matters not listed on the agenda may be  
addressed during the public comment period at the conclusion of the administrative agenda.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
25-00897  
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation  
as well as remote participation until further notice.  
Board members and the public may participate from the County Administration Building,  
Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara or  
the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room  
located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria.  
The following methods of participation are available to the public:  
1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways:  
- Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20;  
- Online at: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and  
- YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available)  
- YouTube (Spanish) at: <https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol>  
2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:  
- Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM on  
the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at:  
sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the  
comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length  
and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use).  
- Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the  
Board meeting in-person at the locations noted above.  
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Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the  
viewing methods outlined above.  
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the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows:  
1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting.  
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live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound  
interference.  
3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your  
line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6.  
4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair.  
5. When your time is up or you have concluded your comments, please hang up or log out.  
If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and  
need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the  
hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
Board Meeting Procedures  
The Board of Supervisors is the legislative body for the County of Santa Barbara. Persons are  
encouraged to attend and testify before the Board on any matter appearing on the agenda.  
Correspondence to the Board regarding items appearing on the agenda should be directed to the Clerk of  
the Board, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara CA 93101. For information regarding  
the meetings of the Board of Supervisors including specific meeting times, or any special  
accommodations, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
Procedures for the conduct of the meetings of the Board of Supervisors can be found in Board  
Resolutions 09-368 (General) and 91-333 (Land Use).  
The schedule of the Board of Supervisors, meeting agendas, supplemental hearing materials and minutes  
of the Board meetings are available on the Internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
Board Meetings are televised live on County of Santa Barbara Cable Channel 20 and on YouTube at:  
CSBTV20. For information regarding rebroadcasts of a public hearing, please contact the Clerk of the  
Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication  
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and  
distributed by the Clerk of the Board to all or a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less  
than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board Office, 105  
East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara, CA, at the Office of the Board of Supervisors,  
Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA and on the Internet at:  
http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. Any written ex-parte communication subject to  
disclosure by members of the Board of Supervisors may be published online as an attachment to the  
corresponding item.  
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions  
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and  
not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or  
personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the  
Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an  
agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or  
opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item within the preceding 12 months. Applicants, appellants,  
contractors, agents or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s  
decision on the agenda item who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board  
member within the preceding 12 months, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the  
subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount and date of the campaign contribution and  
identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of  
Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.  
Closed Session  
The Board of Supervisors conducts a Closed Session between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. and at 8:00  
A.M. as necessary. Closed Sessions are not open to the public. Matters discussed during Closed Session  
include existing and pending litigation, personnel matters and real property negotiations. Actions taken  
by the Board during Closed Session will be announced during open session (Gov. Code Sections  
54957.1(a) & (b), Ralph M. Brown Act). Members of the public may address the Board on Closed  
Session Agenda items during the General Public Comment period. For information related to Closed  
Session announcements please contact County Counsel at (805) 568-2950.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
Disability Access and Accommodation Requests  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Barbara is located on the Fourth Floor of the County  
Administration Building, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The Hearing Room is wheelchair  
accessible. Accessible public parking is available behind the County Administration Building and in City  
Parking Lot #6 located at the corner of Anacapa Street and Anapamu Street. Public access to the County  
Administration Building is available through the Anacapa Street entrance.  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Maria is located at the Betteravia Government Center,  
511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. The Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible public  
parking is available at the Betteravia Government Center.  
Spanish interpreters, American Sign Language interpreters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  
requests, sound enhancement equipment, or other accommodations may be arranged by contacting the  
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the Board meeting. For information  
about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or at  
sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convene to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Meeting  
County Executive Officer's Report  
25-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
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)  
A-2)  
25-00872  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in  
Santa Barbara County.  
25-00881  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO, SUPERVISOR NELSON  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2025 as Arts and Humanities Month and  
commending Stefanie Hassett and the Ian M. Hassett Foundation for community arts impact in  
Santa Barbara County.  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-3)  
A-4)  
A-5)  
25-00879  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 18, 2025 through October 25, 2025 as Flood  
Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County.  
25-00875  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Becky Barieau and Billy Wathen upon being named  
Legacies of Hope honorees.  
25-00876  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
Adopt a Resolution honoring Chef Daisy, Greg Ryan, and their son, Henry of Feed the Valley upon  
being named Legacies of Hope honorees.  
A-6)  
A-7)  
25-00877  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Adopt a Resolution honoring Mike and Kathy Brady and the Brady Family upon being named  
Legacies of Hope honorees.  
25-00880  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Rose Zamora upon her retirement from the  
Probation Department after years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa  
Barbara County.  
Administrative Items  
A-8)  
25-00883  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Casa  
Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for Mental Health (MH) Services for Fiscal Years (FYs)  
2024-2026, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families (not a  
local vendor) (BC 24-010) to update certain standard terms in compliance with state and federal  
requirements; to update staff caseload, program capacity and staffing requirements to the In-Home  
Therapeutic Program and the Senate Bill 163/Wraparound Services Program; to terminate the Safe  
Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY) Program, effective September 30, 2025; to update  
program budget and service type requirements; and to reduce the contract amount by  
$1,462,335.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $7,776,355.00 in MH  
funding ($4,619,345.00 for FY 2024-2025, and $3,157,010.00 for FY 2025-2026), with no  
change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026:  
i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of  
a Notice of Intent to Partially Terminate Agreement;  
ii) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a  
Notice of Partial Termination of Agreement; and  
iii) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or  
designee to take actions necessary for the wind-down of the Agreement in relevant part, subject to  
the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal  
activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-9)  
25-00884  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with the Projects for Assistance in  
Transition from Homelessness (PATH) for transitional housing and ancillary services for Fiscal Year  
2025-2026, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with PATH (not a local vendor) for the provision of transitional housing and ancillary  
services for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $239,200.00 for the period of July 1, 2025,  
through December 31, 2025;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience and make immaterial  
changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively; reallocate funds  
between funding sources per Exhibit B-1; and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures  
per Exhibit E-1, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board  
of Supervisor’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to its ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal  
activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-10)  
A-11)  
25-00893  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010777 and 0010837 (4/5 Vote Required).  
25-00895  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2026 Board of Supervisors’ schedule of meeting dates and  
locations.  
A-12)  
25-00887  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Medical Doctors  
Associates DBA Cross Country Locums, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with  
Medical Doctors Associates DBA Cross Country Locums for professional services to increase the  
amount by $858,000.00 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $3,688,900.00,  
without a change to the period of performance of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is exempt pursuant to Section 158378(b)(4) of  
the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended action is the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which does not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A-13)  
25-00885  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of Animal Services PetSmart Adoption Grant  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
Awards, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to  
accept Adoption Grant Awards received by the Santa Barbara County Animal Services in the  
amount of $1,000.00 received on August 25, 2025 and $300.00 received on August 28, 2025;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to accept  
future Adoption Grant Awards for Santa Barbara County Animal Services in an amount not to  
exceed $10,000.00 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 and $10,000.00 in FY 2026-2027 from  
PetSmart Charities for participation in the Adoption Partners Program including the new Adopt Joy  
Events upon review and concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller, subject to the  
Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;  
c) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to make any  
certifications and assurances that may be required by the grant agreements; and  
d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a "Project" within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-14)  
25-00886  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Center for Infectious Diseases General Data Use and  
Disclosure Agreement, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the County Health Department Health Officer to execute the General  
Data Use and Disclosure Agreement, including the California Connected Exhibit G Authorization,  
between the County Health Department and the California Department of Public Health for  
participation in the Centers for Infectious Disease General Data systems for a period of three (3)  
years starting on date of execution;  
b) Approve and authorize the County Health Officer to extend the Agreement between the County  
Health Department and the California Department of Public Health for one additional three-year  
term in accordance with Section XXI upon review and concurrence by Risk Management and  
County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any  
time; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of  
the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-15)  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
25-00888  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Grant Agreement No. 5GA25100 between the State of  
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Santa Barbara County  
Fire Department, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving Grant Agreement (Agreement) No. 5GA25100 with CAL FIRE  
for the acceptance of $2,617,280.00 in grant funds to implement a fuel reduction project designated  
by the Santa Barbara County Unit Strategic Fire Plan and Agreement from the grant approval date  
(October 14, 2025) through February 15, 2028;  
b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time to:  
i) Conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to,  
agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion  
of the aforementioned project; and  
c) Determine this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a creation of government funding mechanisms or other  
government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. The Agreement requires a copy of the  
CEQA document must be approved by and provided to the State before any grant funds are made  
available for any Project activity that could directly impact the environment.  
A-16)  
25-00889  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution to adopt the Revised Santa Barbara County and  
Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan, as follows:  
a) Receive and approve the revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area Emergency  
Operations Plan (formerly known as the Santa Barbara Operational Area Emergency Management  
Plan);  
b) Adopt a Resolution to adopt the revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area  
Emergency Operations Plan; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they consist of  
administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the  
environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-17)  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
25-00873  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Master Service Agreement with  
PowerFlex Systems, LLC, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the First Amendment to  
Master Service Agreement with PowerFlex Systems, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations and  
services of independent contractor, increasing the not to exceed amount by $4,000,000.00 for an  
amended maximum aggregate contract amount of $5,000,000.00;  
b) Authorize the General Services Director or Assistant Director designee the ability to amend  
Attachment B-1 and modify the rates set forth therein; and  
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines: 15378(b)(5)  
that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to CEQA. It is an administrative activity of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (majority  
vote).  
A-18)  
25-00882  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Ynez Valley Airport Improvement Program Grant  
25, Project No. PRJ-001065 (25107) and Construction Contract Award for North Tie-Down  
Apron Rehabilitation; Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve the plans and specifications for construction of the County of Santa Barbara  
Rehabilitate Tie-Down Apron Project, on file in the General Services Capital Projects Division  
office as Exhibit A to the construction contract;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Construction Contract (Agreement) in the base  
amount of $388,350.00 with the lowest responsible bidder, American Road Maintenance, Inc., an  
Illinois corporation whose principal address is 4554 E. Eco Industrial Place, Tucson, AZ, 85756,  
subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the Project specifications and  
as required under California Law;  
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Capital Division Chief designee, to approve  
change orders under the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $31,917.50, as  
authorized under Public Contract Code Section 20142, for a Maximum Contract Amount not to  
exceed $420,267.50;  
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010545; and  
e) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists  
of the repair or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or  
no expansion of existing use, and direct staff to file the CEQA Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-19)  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
25-00874  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
Receive and file the ITAM-0551 Artificial Intelligence Policy approved by the Executive  
Information Technology Council (EITC) on September 24, 2025.  
A-20)  
25-00890  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Award, as follows:  
(4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development to award a grant to the  
Regents of the University of California Santa Barbara;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010827 to increase appropriations by $40,000.00 in  
the Planning and Development Fish and Wildlife Fund for services and supplies funded by the  
release of 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 Sections 15306 and 15333(d)(4).  
A-21)  
25-00891  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Phase IVA Groundwater  
Protection System Project - Escrow Account in lieu of Retention; Project No. 828985; Third  
District, as follows:  
a) Approve an Escrow Agreement (Agreement) with Sukut Construction LLC (Contractor) and  
Banner Bank (Escrow Agent) for security deposits in lieu of retention in accordance with Section  
22300 of the California Contract Code;  
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Agreement; and  
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of government that  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-22)  
25-00892  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver of Competition in Purchase of Trimble  
Global Position Satellite (GPS) Surveying Equipment, as follows:  
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County  
Code Section 2-39(c) to procure a Trimble GPS Surveying Equipment and related subscription  
service, 1600 Callens Road, Ventura, CA 93003 from a sole source provider, in the amount not to  
exceed $108,621.32, without being required to conduct a formal bid process; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommend action is not a project that is subject to environmental  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(2), finding that the actions are continuing administrative and maintenance  
activities.  
A-23)  
25-00894  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Appointments and Reappointments of Workforce  
Development Board Members, as follows:  
a) Appoint four new members to the Workforce Development Board;  
b) Reappoint sixteen current members to the Workforce Development Board; and  
c) Determine that the above actions do not involve any commitment to any specific project which  
may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment, and therefore it is not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) as the  
proposed action is also an organizational or administrative activity.  
Hearing Requests  
A-24)  
25-00878  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara  
County Code with the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for November 4, 2025. Time estimate: 45 minutes)  
a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments as the  
enforcement Code in all areas within the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District and all other  
unincorporated areas of the County where the Santa Barbara County Fire Department is the  
authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), unless otherwise specified by the Ordinance;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;  
c) Continue the hearing to November 18, 2025, on the Administrative Agenda to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code as set forth above; and  
ii) Consider and approve the adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting  
Amendments to the California Fire Code; and  
d) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as they consist of “general policy and  
procedure making” and pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational or  
administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
Approval of Administrative Agenda  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
25-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (25-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recess to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
25-00898  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Joseph Rocco Peransi v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court  
Case Number 22CV02337.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of the Santa Barbara County  
Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services:  
Employee organization: United Domestic Workers of America, American Federation of State,  
County & Municipal Employees, Local 3930. Agency-designated representatives: County  
Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Social Services Director Daniel Nielson.  
Report from Closed Session  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
25-00807  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Transfer of General County Programs  
Discretionary Funds to the City of Santa Maria, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
(EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for the transfer of $1,500,000.00 in  
previously allocated funds to the City of Santa Maria for the Santa Maria Sports Complex from the  
General County Programs General Fund;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010189 to establish appropriations of $1,500,000.00  
in the General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by release of  
Committed Emerging Issues fund balance;  
c) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and  
d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the  
CEQA Guidelines.  
2)  
25-00896  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Quarter update on Cannabis Taxation,  
Permitting, Licensing, and Enforcement, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20  
MIN.)  
a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, business  
licensing, and enforcement;  
b) Provide any other direction to staff regarding the County’s cannabis program; and  
c) 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).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
October 14, 2025  
Adjourn to  
Tuesday, October 21, 2025  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN  
COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE  
ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN  
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC  
HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM  
and on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
http://www.countyofsb.org