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

Action Summary

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, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Meeting

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, to

approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

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.

County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato announced that the County Fire

Department received a $999,000.00 CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention grant

through California Climate Investments to conduct approximately 250 acres of

prescribed burning on the Sedgwick Preserve in the Santa Ynez Valley.

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 CAPPS

25-00872

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in

Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-225

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO, SUPERVISOR NELSON

25-00881

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-226

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Honorary Resolutions

A-3)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00879

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 18, 2025 through October 25, 2025 as

Flood Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-227

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00875

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Becky Barieau and Billy Wathen upon being

named Legacies of Hope honorees.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-228

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-5)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00876

Adopt a Resolution honoring Chef Daisy, Greg Ryan, and their son, Henry of Feed the Valley upon

being named Legacies of Hope honorees.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-229

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-6)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00877

Adopt a Resolution honoring Mike and Kathy Brady and the Brady Family upon being named

Legacies of Hope honorees.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-230

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-7)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

25-00880

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-231

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-8)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00883

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 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;

a) i) Approved, ratified and authorized;

a) ii) Approved and authorized;

a) iii) Approved, ratified and authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-9)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00884

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 motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Delegated; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-10)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00893

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010777 and 0010837 (4/5 Vote Required).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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:

A-11)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00895

Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2026 Board of Supervisors’ schedule of meeting dates and

locations.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-232

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-12)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00887

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 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00885

Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of Animal Services PetSmart Adoption Grant

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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

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-14)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00886

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and 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-15)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-00888

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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-233

b) i) 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-16)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-00889

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and approved;

b) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-234

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-17)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00873

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 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;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-18)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00882

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) Authorized; and

d) and e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-19)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

25-00874

Receive and file the ITAM-0551 Artificial Intelligence Policy approved by the Executive

Information Technology Council (EITC) on September 24, 2025.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that

this matter be continued to October 21, 2025 in Santa Barbara. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-20)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00890

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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-21)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00891

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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-22)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00892

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

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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-23)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00894

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Appointed;

b) Reappointed; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Hearing Requests

A-24)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-00878

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.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: November 4, 2025 in Santa Barbara

(EST. TIME 45 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

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.

Re: Expressed concern about the COVID-19 Vaccine - Ronald F. Owens

addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concern about access to the homeless shelter after being asked to

leave for filming residents for his YouTube channel, and promoted his book titled

"Black Rachel Gay for Your Husband" - Denzel Kissmayoo (Kiss the Comedian)

addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concerns regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine and broader concerns

about government operations - Renny Dean Strong addressed the Board

Re: Highlighted the Santa Maria Elks Lodge 53rd Law Enforcement Appreciation

Awards which included honoring the following County employees: (1) Jose

Macedo, Senior Deputy Probation officer; (2) Michael McNeil, Senior Deputy

Special Duty; and (3) Steven Ridge, SB District Attorney Investigator; and

requested more information/a report on the counties warming centers: (1) What

centers do we have?; (2) Who do we partner with?; (3) When do they open?; and

(4) What the rules of the centers are? - Supervisor Lavagnino addressed the

board

12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed 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

No reportable action taken.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

25-00807

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.

HEARING TIME: 9:40 AM - 9:53 AM (13 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute the revised Santa Maria Sports

Complex Board Contract; and

b) through d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00896

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

HEARING TIME: 9:53 AM - 10:11 AM (18 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Adjourned at 11:14 AM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

County Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor

Santa Barbara

Challenges

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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.

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