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, June 3, 2025  
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, 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  
June 3, 2025  
25-00477  
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).  
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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:  
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interference.  
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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  
June 3, 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  
June 3, 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  
June 3, 2025  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convene to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the May 20, 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)  
A-3)  
25-00440  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Yaneris Muñiz as the June 2025 Employee of the  
Month for Santa Barbara County.  
25-00437  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution in recognition and appreciation of Celesta M. Billeci’s distinguished service to  
the University of California at Santa Barbara’s Arts and Lectures in Santa Barbara County.  
25-00461  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jody Thomas upon her retirement as Carpinteria  
City Librarian.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
Administrative Items  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
A-4)  
25-00432  
Consider recommendations regarding authorization for year end transfers and revisions of  
appropriations, as follows:  
a) Direct the Auditor-Controller to compile and record the transfers and revisions of appropriations  
necessary to close the County’s accounting records for all County Funds effective for the Fiscal  
Year ending June 30, 2025; pending approval by your Board at the July 1, 2025 July 8, 2025 and  
July 15, 2025 meetings, as well as the August 19, 2025 meeting if necessary; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the  
creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A-5)  
25-00448  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara County  
Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of March 31, 2025, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s  
Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of March 31, 2025; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the  
creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A-6)  
25-00449  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
Receive and file the Pre-SAS 114 Letter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 from Brown  
Armstrong Accountancy Corporation.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-7)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00452  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit, as follows:  
a) Accept the report of the Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit (GANN Initiative) as shown in  
Exhibits I, II, III, IV, and V;  
b) Adopt the following seven (7) resolutions:  
i) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 for the  
County of Santa Barbara;  
ii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for Santa Barbara  
County Service Area No. 3;  
iii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for Santa Barbara  
County Service Area No. 4;  
iv) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for Santa Barbara  
County Service Area No. 5;  
v) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for the Santa Barbara  
County Fire Protection District;  
vi) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for the Santa Barbara  
North County Lighting District; and  
vii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for the Santa Barbara  
County Flood Control and Water Conservation Districts;  
c) Select the change in the California Per Capita Personal Income as the price factor in determining  
the FY 2025-2026 limit for the County of Santa Barbara and special districts, and ratify selections  
by recorded vote; and  
d) Select the total change in population within Santa Barbara County for the special districts and the  
total change in population within Santa Barbara County incorporated areas for the County of Santa  
Barbara, and ratify selections by recorded vote. Selecting these factors maximizes the FY  
2025-2026 appropriations limits for each jurisdiction.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-8)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00430  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Contractor on Payroll Services Agreement Renewals for Fred  
Berge, M.D., Muhammad Salman Ul Haq, M.D., and John Onssy Anis, M.D. for Fiscal Year (FY)  
2025-2026, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll  
with Fred Berge, M.D. for the provision of psychiatric services for the period of July 1, 2025  
through June 30, 2026, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $154,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll  
with Muhammad Salman Ul Haq, M.D. for the provision of medical support services for the period  
of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed  
$40,000.00;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll  
with John Onssy Anis, M.D. for the provision of medical support services for the period of July 1,  
2025 through June 30, 2026, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $30,000.00; and  
d) 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) and (b)(5), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms  
and/or administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A-9)  
25-00456  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board  
Contract No. 23-212) with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. for Alcohol and Drug  
Program Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (BC No. 23-212) with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara,  
Inc. (a local vendor) to update certain standard terms and service codes in compliance with state  
and federal requirements and increase the contract amount by $211,500.00 for a revised, total  
maximum contract amount not to exceed $9,347,900.00, with no change to the contract term of  
December 5, 2023, through June 30, 2027; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-10)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00431  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Olive  
Crest for Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026 (Board Contract (BC) No.  
24-016), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (BC No. 24-016) with Olive Crest (not a local vendor) to  
extend the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027; update certain standard  
terms in compliance with State and federal requirements; add seven Short-Term Residential  
Therapeutic Program (STRTP) locations in Orange County and Riverside County, commencing  
June 3, 2025; and add $750,000.00 to the contract maximum for a revised total maximum contract  
amount not to exceed $2,250,000.00, inclusive of $750,000.00 per FY, for the period of July 1,  
2024 through June 30, 2027;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
change the staffing requirements per Exhibit A-6 all without altering the maximum contract amount  
and without requiring the Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment of the Agreement,  
subject to the Board of Supervisors’ 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-11)  
25-00454  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Santa  
Ynez Valley People Helping People (SYVPHP) for Substance Use Prevention Services and  
Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Mental Health Services (MHS) for Fiscal Years (FYs)  
2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (Board Contract No. 23-063) with SYVPHP (a local vendor)  
to update certain standard terms and federal award identification information in compliance with  
state and federal requirements; terminate the current Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) PEI  
Services program (Exhibit A-2), ending December 31, 2024; add a revised MHSA PEI Services  
program (Exhibit A-2.a), commencing January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; update the Entity  
Budget by Program table (Exhibit B-2); and reduce the contract amount by $103,200.00 for a  
revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,015,464.00, inclusive of $376,800.00 in  
MHS funding ($120,000.00 for FY 2023-2024, $120,600.00 for FY 2024-2025, and  
$136,200.00 for FY 2025-2026), and $638,664.00 in Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) funding  
($159,666.00 per FY for FY 2023-2027), with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023,  
through June 30, 2027; and  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the 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-12)  
25-00455  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with the  
Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) for Substance Use Prevention Services and  
Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement of  
Services for Independent Contractor with CADA, (Board Contract No. 23-091), a California  
nonprofit (a local vendor), to update certain standard terms and conditions in compliance with state  
and federal requirements; terminate the Mental Health Services: Carpinteria Support, Treatment,  
Advocacy and Referral Team (START) Program (Exhibit A-6), ending June 21, 2025; to replace  
the Schedule of Codes within the Exhibit B-3-ADP; and to increase the total maximum contract  
amount by $216,300.00, for a revised total maximum contract amount of $15,318,750.00, inclusive  
of $15,126,350.00 in Alcohol and Drug Program funding ($3,606,650.00 for FY 2023-2024 and  
$3,839,900.00 per FY for FYs 2024-2027) and $192,400.00 in Mental Health funding for FY  
2023-2024, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027;  
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 Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Partial  
Termination of the Agreement; and  
iii) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to  
take actions necessary for the wind-down the portion of the Agreement being terminated, 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 actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal  
activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-13)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00458  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Manning Park Tennis Court Replacement, Project No.  
8696, Award of Construction Contract; First District, as follows:  
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the  
Manning Park Tennis Court Replacement, Project No. 8696;  
b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute, a contract in the amount of $565,656.00 to  
the lowest responsible bidder, JJ Fisher Construction, Inc., for the Project, subject to the provisions  
of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the  
Project and as required by California law;  
c) Authorize the Director of Community Services to order changes or additions in the work being  
performed for the Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $40,782.00 as authorized  
under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and  
d) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists  
of the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where the new structure will  
be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and will have substantially the same purpose  
and capacity as the structure replaced, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.  
A-14)  
25-00459  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Ninth Amendment to the Agreement for Reimbursement of  
the Cost of a Bikeway across the Gaviota Terminal Company Property; Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Ninth Amendment  
to the Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Texaco Trading and Transportation,  
Inc. for and on behalf of Gaviota Terminal Company for Reimbursement of the Cost of a Bikeway  
(“Ninth Amendment”) to extend the term of the Agreement for one additional year until July 1,  
2026; and  
b) Determine that the Board’s approval and execution of the Ninth Amendment is exempt from the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)  
(3), because of the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for  
causing a significant effect on the environment and there is no possibility that the approval of the  
Ninth Amendment may have a significant effect on the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-15)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00460  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a single source contract award for the purchase of a mobile  
home to replace the Jalama Beach ranger residence, as follows:  
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed  
$125,000.00 with Patriot Homes and waive the competitive bidding pursuant to Santa Barbara  
County Code section 2-39, subdivision (C); and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is exempt from further review under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15302 as the replacement of the  
existing structure and facilities where the new structure will be located is on the same site and will  
have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.  
A-16)  
25-00433  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Third Quarter Budget  
Status Report, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the FY 2024-2025 Third Quarter Budget and Status Report as of March 31,  
2025, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the  
Board of Supervisors; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended  
actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-17)  
A-18)  
25-00457  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010418 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision  
Request Nos. 0010303; 0010311; 0010388; 0010404; 0010407; 0010415; 0010425; 0010427;  
0010436; and 0010441 (4/5 Vote Required).  
25-00464  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to California for All Animals Shelter  
Assistance Grant Agreement, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or Designee, to  
execute an amendment to revive the Shelter Services Agreement and extend the term of the  
Agreement to June 30, 2025, as well as adjust the agreed upon project budget with no change to  
the total grant amount; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4),  
since the recommended actions are creation of a governmental funding mechanisms or other  
government fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result  
in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-19)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00382  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Environmental Health Services Fees, as follows:  
a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for  
Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste;  
b) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for  
Environmental Health Services relating to Monitoring Wells and Borings;  
c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for  
Environmental Health Services relating to Site Mitigation;  
d) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for  
Environmental Health Services relating to Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA); and  
e) Find that approval of the above recommended actions i-iv is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A)  
and (B) because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies,  
equipment and materials; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the proposed actions are  
administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment and is therefore not a "Project" as defined for purposes of CEQA, and direct staff  
to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A-20)  
25-00462  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver of Competition in the purchase of  
pharmaceuticals and laboratory supplies, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer, the County’s Purchasing Agent, to  
procure from the vendors listed in Table 1 for pharmaceuticals, laboratory, and medical supplies,  
without a competitive bid up to an amount of $1,157,000.00 for each Fiscal Years 2025-2026,  
2026-2027, and 2027-2028 with a total amount not to exceed $3,471,000.00 over the three-year  
period. Hardy Media is a local vendor; all other vendors are not local vendors; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will  
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-21)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00463  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 PathPoint Substance Use Services  
Agreement, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with PathPoint for the provision of substance use services for the benefit of patients  
served in the County Health Department’s Health Care for the Homeless Program in a total amount  
not to exceed $41,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to adjust  
hours of service as mutually agreed with the Contractor in accordance with Exhibit A of the  
Agreement; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms or other  
government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A-22)  
25-00450  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance Grant Program for  
Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, as follows:  
a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or  
designee, to submit an application and, if awarded, execute a Grant Award Agreement with the  
California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for  
the award period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with an anticipated award of  
$362,000.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of $471,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to  
extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December 31, 2025, or to increase the  
grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk  
Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject  
to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist 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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-23)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00451  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance (DOI) Grant Program  
for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program, as follows:  
a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or  
designee to submit an application and, if awarded, execute a Grant Award Agreement with the  
California DOI for the Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program, for the award period of July  
1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with an anticipated award of $53,500.00, up to a maximum grant  
award amount of $171,566.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to  
extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December 31, 2025, or to increase the  
grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk  
Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject  
to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist 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-24)  
25-00441  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding emergency zone maps update and the delegation of authority  
to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)  
for the Activation of ReadySBC Alerts and access and use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution,  
as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the OEM Director or designee to execute a MOA in a form substantially  
similar to the Agreement with all agencies and County departments who are or will use OEM’s  
instance of Genasys EVAC or utilize the County’s support of emergency alerts, subject to review  
and concurrence of County Counsel and County Risk; and  
b) Determine that the activity is not a “project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the activity is an organizational or  
administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-25)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00442  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Independent Contractor Agreement with Southwest  
Strategies, LLC for development of community education and outreach products, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amended Independent Contractor Agreement  
with Southwest Strategies, LLC for development and production of all-hazards community  
education and outreach materials for a total contract amount not to exceed $257,000.00 for the  
period of June 3, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the activity is not a “project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), 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-26)  
25-00444  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness (BWell) Tecolote House Renovation  
Project, County Project Nos. 21053 and 24056, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the BWell Tecolote House Renovation Project on file in  
the General Services Capital Projects office, County Project Nos. 21053 and 24056, in the Second  
District;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) with the  
lowest responsible bidder, Quincon Inc., for the base bid and two add alternates in the amount of  
$1,592,092.00, to renovate the BWell Tecolote House interior, exterior and site development, also  
to execute the approved allowances, if deemed necessary, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00,  
for a combined amount of up to $1,622,092.00, subject to the provisions of the documents and  
certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project located at 310  
Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA, and as required by California Law;  
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Manager  
designee, to approve change orders under the Contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed  
$93,604.60, as authorized under Public Contract Code Section 20142;  
d) Authorize the Director of General Services or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Manager  
designee, to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to an additional 180 calendar days;  
e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010378 to establish appropriations of $386,000.00 for  
the BWell Tecolote House Renovation project costs in the General Services Capital Outlay Fund  
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 (4/5 Vote Required); and  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
f) 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 operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public  
or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible  
or no expansion of existing or former use and pursuant to Section 15304(b) which consists of minor  
alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of existing  
conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of healthy,  
mature, scenic trees.  
A-27)  
25-00466  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSAs), as  
follows:  
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and  
administer, the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 MSAs with the contractors, and in the amounts, set forth in  
the MSA Listing of June 3, 2025 for the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work  
as Exhibit A to such MSAs; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines  
because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A-28)  
25-00468  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Local Vendor Program and Procurement Division Update,  
as follows:  
a) Receive and file an update on the County’s Local Vendor Program, Vendor Outreach and other  
Procurement Division Initiatives; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the action consists of continuing administrative  
or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making  
and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-29)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00467  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding updates to the County Environmentally Preferable  
Procurement (EPP) Policy and Practices, as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt the updated County EPP; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the action consists of continuing administrative  
or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making  
and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
A-30)  
25-00434  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an updated Santa Barbara County Leave of Absence Policy,  
as follows:  
a) Approve an updated County Family and Medical Care Policy, now titled as the Santa Barbara  
County Leave of Absence Policy, and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” that are subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5), because they are organizational or administrative activities of the government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-31)  
25-00435  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with  
Microsoft Services (Microsoft) for Annual Renewal of Unified Support, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Microsoft Enterprise Services Work Order  
(ESWO) GVS12506-1015952-1015953 under the Microsoft Master Services Agreement  
U4652879 with Microsoft executed June 28, 2017, for the annual renewal of Unified Support for  
an ESWO amount of $251,524.54 beginning June 30, 2025, through June 29, 2026;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or their designee to order additional  
services in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Agreement amount, or $12,576.23; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2)&(5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or  
maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and  
organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-32)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00436  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Services of Independent  
Contractor with Info-Tech Research Group Inc (Info-Tech), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Professional Services of  
Independent Contractor with Info-Tech for Information Technology (IT) research and advisory  
services, beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$268,364.28;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or their designee to order additional  
services in an amount not to exceed 5% of the total contract amount, or $13,418.21; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other  
government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the  
CEQA Guidelines.  
A-33)  
25-00465  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Grant Contract  
- Grant Contracts with NatureTrack and Fish Reef Project, All Districts and First and Second  
Districts, respectively, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the CRMF Contract with NatureTrack, in the  
amount of $19,653.00, to purchase two electrical Freedom Trax devices and trailer equipment for  
towing the Trax devices, for the period of August 15, 2025 to December 15, 2025, All Districts;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the CRMF Contract with Fish Reef Project, in the  
amount of $55,112.00, to design, fabricate and install exhibits depicting the applicant’s Sea Caves  
at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum’s Sea Center on the wharf and at the Chrisman  
California Islands Center in Carpinteria, for the period of August 1, 2025 to February 16, 2026,  
First and Second Districts;  
c) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development or designee, to take the  
following actions for the CRMF Contracts:  
i) Extend performances in accordance with Section 3 for up to and not to exceed a period of one  
year for good cause;  
ii) Approve project changes in accordance with Section 4 in Attachment A and Section 5 in  
Attachment B, including changes to project descriptions, reduction in the overall project budgets or  
change in budget items of 10 percent or more; and  
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Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
iii) Terminate the contracts in accordance with Section 13 in Attachment A, Section 14 in  
Attachment B; and  
d) Determine that the disbursements of the CRMF grants are exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State Guidelines for the  
implementation of CEQA.  
A-34)  
25-00445  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for  
County Service Area No. 41, Cebada Canyon Road; Third District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution establishing road maintenance charges (with no increase in benefit  
assessment) for County Service Area No. 41 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and  
b) Find that the proposed action is for the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or  
approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are  
for the purpose of meeting operating expenses; that the proposed action is therefore exempt from  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR  
15273(a) (1).  
A-35)  
25-00446  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Transportation Development Act-Local Transportation  
Fund (TDA-LTF) Claim for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a $457,718.00 claim of a total  
allocation of $3,637,988.00 in TDA-LTF funds for FY 2025-2026 with the Santa Barbara County  
Association of Governments (SBCAG); and  
b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or  
maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and  
procedure making), and will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-36)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00469  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Beach Sediment Management and Resilience Tactics  
Project, First and Second Districts, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Dudek (a local vendor) to provide planning, research, and environmental services  
for the Beach Sediment Management and Resilience Tactics Project for the period of June 3, 2025,  
through December 31, 2028, in the amount of not to exceed $785,810.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, subject to the Board’s ability to  
rescind this delegated authority at any time to:  
i) Approve changes or additions to the agreement with Dudek up to the contingency amount of  
$78,581.00 that may be needed to complete the Beach Sediment Management and Resilience  
Tactics Project;  
ii) Extend the term of the Agreement by up to one-year to December 31, 2029, without altering the  
contract amount; and  
iii) Make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 34 of the Agreement; and  
c) Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262: Feasibility and Planning Studies and Section 15306  
(Class 6): Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation  
activities; and direct the Clerk of the Board to file a Notice of Exemption.  
A-37)  
25-00470  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Cooperative Agreement with The Project for Resilient  
Communities for grant funding for the Carpinteria Creek Habitat Restoration Project, First District,  
as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Cooperative Agreement between The Project for  
Resilient Communities and the Flood Control District to receive grant funding for the Carpinteria  
Creek Habitat Restoration Project;  
b) Determine that executing a Cooperative Agreement is an organizational and administrative activity  
pursuant to State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15378(b)(5); and  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
c) Find that the Project is an environmentally beneficial activity within the scope of the Program  
Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program (01-PEIR-01; State  
Clearinghouse No. 2001031043 and subsequent addenda); and that no subsequent CEQA  
document is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2) and 15162(a).  
A-38)  
25-00447  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $20,000.00 Grant for Traffic Records  
Improvement Project (TRIP) from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and National  
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff or his designee to execute a grant agreement with the  
State of California OTS for the TRIP for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30,  
2025 in the amount of $20,000.00; and  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010215 to establish appropriations of $20,000.00 in  
Sheriff’s Office General Fund for Services and Supplies ($20,000.00) funded by Unanticipated  
Revenue from Intergovernmental Revenue - Federal; and  
c) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 145 CCR 15378(b)(4), in that it is a  
government fiscal or funding activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the  
environment.  
A-39)  
25-00439  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for Pathway  
Home 2 Project Shelter and Housing Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (local  
vendor) to provide Shelter and Housing Services through the Pathway Home 2 Project for a total  
contract amount not to exceed $18,215.00 for the period of June 3, 2025 through September 30,  
2025;  
b) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to reallocate the budgeted line items  
without exceeding the total contract amount;  
c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to allocate the amount of unused funds  
from the previous Fiscal Year budget to the next Fiscal Year Budget and extend the Agreement,  
subject to appropriations and budget approval subject to concurrence from County Counsel and  
Auditor-Controller; and  
d) 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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
Board of Supervisors  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
A-40)  
25-00453  
Consider recommendations regarding Authorization of funding from Third District 990 fund balance  
for the Foundation for Girsh Park for the Ditch the Diesel lighting campaign, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $5,000.00 to the Foundation for Girsh Park’s Ditch  
the Diesel park lighting campaign;  
b) Approve and authorize Budget Journal Entry (BJE) No. 0010440 to release $5,000.00 held in  
General County Programs Committed fund balance for discretionary spending by the Board’s Third  
District Office to the Foundation for Girsh Park;  
c) Find that coordination on this 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 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.  
A-41)  
A-42)  
25-00438  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
Approve the appointment of John Vilarino to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2029, Fourth District.  
25-00479  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Consider recommendations regarding approval of a Contract with Santa Maria Fairpark for the  
2025 Veterans Stand Down, as follows:  
a) Approve for signature by the Chair of the Board a contract between the County of Santa  
Barbara and the Santa Maria Fairpark for the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on  
October 25, 2025; and  
b) Find that the proposed action consists of the normal operation of existing facilities for public  
gatherings for the purpose for which the facilities were designed, and is therefore exempt from the  
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15322.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
Hearing Requests  
A-43)  
25-00471  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Flood Benefit Assessment Program for  
Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 24, 2025. Time estimate: 10 minutes)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Consider and approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 3150,  
the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood  
Control Services imposing a Flood Control Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026;  
b) Read the title of Ordinance and waive further reading;  
c) Receive and file a Report regarding Flood Control Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year  
2025-2026; and  
d) Continue to the hearing of July 8, 2025 on the administrative agenda to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the Report filed by the Board at the  
June 24, 2025 meeting and direct staff to record the Report;  
ii) Adopt the Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026  
and direct staff to record the Resolution;  
iii) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance  
3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood  
Control Services imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026  
(ordinance introduced on June 24, 2025); and  
iv) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for meeting operating expenses, including  
employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials,  
meeting financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary  
to maintain service within existing service areas; and that the recalculation and imposition of the  
annual Flood Control Benefit Assessment are therefore exempt from California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1, 2, 3, and 4); and  
direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board.  
Approval of Administrative Agenda  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 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  
25-00481  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Supervisors and as the Board  
of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
Antoinette Whiting, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court  
Case Number 24CV02514.  
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara  
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District v. Francisco Gama and  
Hilda Gama, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 24CV01104.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara  
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case.  
Report from Closed Session  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
25-00474  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Waiver of Retirement Exclusion for Dana  
Gamble for the Santa Barbara County Health Department Clinical Care Program Division, as  
follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the  
appointment of retired County employee, Dana Gamble, Deputy Director is necessary to fill a  
critical need in the Clinical Care Program of the County Health Department before 180 days have  
passed from his date of retirement;  
b) Ratify, approve, and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute an Agreement for  
Services with retired Deputy Director, Dana Gamble through Dana’s Point LLC, as a consultant to  
provide CalAIM implementation and Health Care Program compliance services limited to 180  
hours for the period of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010410 in the amount of $18,000.00; and  
d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because the actions consist of organizational and administrative activities of governments  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
2)  
25-00397  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Aida Abolahrar’s Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax  
Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Audit Final Determination, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)  
a) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of TOT, Tourism Business  
Improvement District assessment (TBID), penalties and interest assessed by the Treasurer-Tax  
Collector on Aida Abolahrar in the amount of $31,170.72;  
b) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the  
waiver of penalties and interest totaling $6,997.33;  
c) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and  
d) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
3)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00476  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Solid Waste Tipping Fees, Maximum  
Franchised Collection Rates, and New Cuyama Parcel Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2025, setting the fee schedules for solid waste  
handling and disposal fees at County solid waste facilities for FY 2025-2026;  
b) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2025, setting the Parcel Fee Schedule for the Cuyama  
Valley for FY 2025-2026;  
c) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2025, setting the fee schedules for maximum  
franchised solid waste collection rates in the unincorporated Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 service areas for  
FY 2025-2026;  
d) Direct Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division staff to pursue restructuring of the  
fee schedule for maximum solid waste collection rates in Isla Vista within Zone 3 in order to provide  
additional services and clarify existing services for customers in that region; and  
e) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guideline Section 15273(a) (1), (2), (3)  
and (4) because they are for the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval  
of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the  
purpose of meeting operating expenses and no expansion of services or facilities will result; and  
direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
4)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00475  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of the Santa Barbara Foothill  
Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Receive and File the Santa Barbara Foothill Community  
Transportation Study, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Consider and adopt, by directing the Chair to sign, the Santa Barbara Foothill Community  
Wildfire Protection Plan;  
b) If adopted, Adopt a Resolution as required by the California Department of Housing and  
Community Development as a required deliverable of the Community Development Block Grant -  
Mitigation Program;  
c) Receive and file the associated Santa Barbara Foothill Community Transportation Study, inserted  
as Appendix C to the Santa Barbara Foothill Community Wildfire Protection Plan; and  
d) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) the recommended action consists of  
organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
5)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00480  
FIRE DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FIRE PROTECTION  
DISTRICT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of Designated Local Responsibility  
Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones (LRA FHSZ) within the Unincorporated Areas of Santa Barbara  
County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District:  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the Fire District Board designating  
areas not identified as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by the State Fire Marshal, as Very  
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) boundaries as outlined in  
the maps which align with state requirements, local needs for fire protection services and evacuation  
considerations;  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of June 10, 2025 to consider the adoption (Second  
Reading) of an Ordinance as follows:  
i) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) designating areas not identified as Very High Fire Hazard  
Severity Zones by the State Fire Marshal, as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the LRA  
boundaries as outlined in the maps which align with state requirements, local needs for fire  
protection services and evacuation considerations;  
ii) Direct staff to notify relevant agencies (California Board of Forestry) of the adoption of these  
boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 51179 after the second reading of the ordinance  
30 days after this approved action; and  
iii) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), because pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) the recommended action consists of  
organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
6)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00473  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Cannabis Business Licensing  
Fee Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending and superseding Ordinance 5181, “An Ordinance Establishing  
the Cannabis Business License Fee;  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda for June 10, 2025 to consider recommendations, as  
follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending and superseding Ordinance 5041, “An Ordinance Establishing  
the Cannabis Business License Fee; and  
ii) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:  
1) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c) these actions are within the scope of the  
Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and  
Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) [Case No.  
17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016] adequately describes this activity for  
the purposes of CEQA; and  
2) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is  
required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR  
due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the  
severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with  
respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions  
of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase  
in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of substantial  
importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not  
known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the  
PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the following situations elements of CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
7)  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
25-00472  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Amending Chapter 50 of the County Code -  
Licensing of Cannabis Operations Acreage Cap Reduction Discussion, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
Regarding changes related to criminal history checks:  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of  
Cannabis Operations pertaining to existing criminal background check and live scan requirements  
and approve one of the following options:  
i) Option 1 aligns background check requirements with the California Department of Cannabis  
Control (DCC) regulation by requiring live scans only for those with minimum 20 percent financial  
interest in the operations and makes other changes (Recommended); or  
ii) Option 2 expands requirement of live scans for broader group of individuals excluding persons  
hired for the sole purpose of manual labor; defines sensitive areas, prohibits manual labor from  
working in sensitive areas, disallows manual labor from supervisorial or managerial duties and  
requires permanent employee supervision of manual labor (including managers, supervisors and  
workers) at all times in all areas of the farm or facility; and makes other changes (Proposed by  
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office); or  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the ordinance in full;  
c) Provide other direction as appropriate; and  
d) After providing direction to staff on which ordinance Option to move forward, set a hearing on  
the Administrative Agenda for June 10, 2025 to consider recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County  
of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Cannabis  
Operations pertaining to existing criminal background check and live scan requirements; and  
ii) Determine for the purposes of the California environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:  
1) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c) these actions are within the scope of the  
Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and  
Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) [Case No.  
17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016] adequately describes this activity for  
the purposes of CEQA; and  
2) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is  
required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR  
due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the  
severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with  
respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions  
of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase  
in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of substantial  
importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not  
known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the  
PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the following situations elements of CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply; and  
Regarding changes to the acreage cap:  
iii) Receive a presentation and direct staff to return with Chapter 50 Ordinance amendments to  
reduce the acreage cap to one of the following options:  
1) Cap Option 1: Status Quo (186 acres in Carpinteria Overlay; 1,575 acres in Unincorporated); or  
2) Cap Option 2: Existing acreage for which land use entitlements have been issued and approved  
(138 acres in Carpinteria Overlay; 1,345 acres in Unincorporated), or  
3) Cap Option 3: Existing acreage for which land use entitlements have been issued, approved, and  
submitted (140 acres in Carpinteria Overlay; 1,399 acres in Unincorporated), or  
4) Other direction as appropriate.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
8)  
25-00478  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding cannabis tax revenue and uses budget direction,  
as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Direct staff to adjust the Recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget to reduce cannabis  
revenue on-going uses in accordance with the Preliminary and Proposed On-going Cannabis  
Revenue Uses document;  
b) Provide other direction as appropriate; 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: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
June 3, 2025  
Adjourn to  
Tuesday, June 10, 2025  
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
511 East Lakeside Parkway  
Santa Maria  
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, June 3, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM and  
on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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