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, 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, 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 May 20, 2025 Meeting

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

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

Ayes:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor

Nelson

Abstained:

1 - 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, shared the fifth video in the county's

175th Anniversary Video Series - The history of Santa Barbara County.

The videos in this series are played on Channel 20 throughout the week and are

highlighted in our monthly county newsletter, on the CSBTV YouTube page, and

on our social media channels in both English and Spanish.

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

25-00440

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Yaneris Muñiz as the June 2025 Employee of the

Month for Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-117

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00437

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.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-118

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00461

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jody Thomas upon her retirement as Carpinteria

City Librarian.

Gail Marshall addressed the Board

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-119

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-4)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Directed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-5)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

25-00448

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-6)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

25-00449

Receive and file the Pre-SAS 114 Letter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 from Brown

Armstrong Accountancy Corporation.

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

this matter be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-7)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

25-00452

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Accepted;

b) Adopted:

i) RESOLUTION NO. 25-120;

ii) RESOLUTION NO. 25-121;

iii) RESOLUTION NO. 25-122;

iv) RESOLUTION NO. 25-123;

v) RESOLUTION NO. 25-124;

vi) RESOLUTION NO. 25-125; and

vii) RESOLUTION NO. 25-126; and

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-8)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00430

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

d) 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

25-00456

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-10)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00431

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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, 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-11)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00454

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-12)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00455

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) through iii) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00458

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded, approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) Authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-14)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00459

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00460

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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, 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-16)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00433

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-17)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00457

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).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, 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-18)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00464

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) 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-19)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00382

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

ORDINANCE NO. 5252

b) Adopted;

ORDINANCE NO. 5253

c) Adopted;

ORDINANCE NO. 5254

d) Adopted; and

ORDINANCE NO. 5255

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Abstained:

1 - Supervisor Lavagnino

A-20)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00462

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved 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-21)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00463

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and 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)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

25-00450

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted and authorized; Chair to execute;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-127

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-23)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

25-00451

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted and authorized; Chair to execute;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-128

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-24)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-00441

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved 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-25)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-00442

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 motion was made by Supervisor Capps, 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-26)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00444

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) and d) Authorized; and

e) and f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-27)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00466

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and directed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-28)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00468

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-29)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00467

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and adopted; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-30)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

25-00434

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-31)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

25-00435

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and 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-32)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

25-00436

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and 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-33)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00465

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) i) through iii) 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-34)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00445

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-129

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-35)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00446

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-130

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-36)

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) i) through iii) 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-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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-38)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00447

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified 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-39)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00439

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) and c) Authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

A-40)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized; and

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-41)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

25-00438

Approve the appointment of John Vilarino to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, term

ending January 1, 2029, Fourth District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, 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-42)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

25-00479

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved; 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:

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.

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

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

this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 24, 2025 in Santa Barbara (EST.

TIME 10 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 concerns over recent federal cuts to AmeriCorps, jeopardizing

programs that support education, disaster relief, homelessness, community

development, and other critical needs within the community and urged the Board

to advocate for the restoration of AmeriCorps funding - Lyiam Galo and Liane

Martindale addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concerns about the limited availability of services in North County;

the assignment of a county-appointed attorney to her case instead of a Public

Defender; and the provisions of the county's Rooster Ordinance - Karin

Hauenstein addressed the Board

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

In Closed Session, the Board considered a decision to initiate litigation as to one

case. The Board authorized County Counsel to initiate litigation, the details of

which will be disclosed once the action is formally commenced to any person upon

inquiry.

The Board voted 4:0 to initiate litigation, with Supervisor Nelson abstaining.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00474

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

HEARING TIME: 10:01 AM - 10:04 AM (3 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Ratified, approved, and authorized; and

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR

25-00397

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

HEARING TIME: 10:05 AM - 11:04 AM (59 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Conducted hearing;

b) Upheld the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and denied the appeal

request for the waiver of penalties and interest totaling $6,997.33;

c) Adopted the Treasurer-Tax Collectors findings; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00476

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

HEARING TIME: 11:04 AM - 11:24 AM (20 MIN.)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-00475

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

HEARING TIME: 11:24 AM - 12:06 AM (42 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Considered and adopted, Chair to execute;

b) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-134

c) Received and filed; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

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

HEARING TIME: 12:56 PM - 1:30 PM (34 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District:

a) Introduction (First Reading) approved;

b) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance; and

c) i) through iii) Set for June 10, 2025 on the Administrative Agenda to consider

the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00473

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

HEARING TIME: 1:30 PM - 1:56 PM (26 MIN)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Kevin Wilson, and Amanda Clark addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,

that this matter be

a) Introduction (First Reading) approved;

b) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and

c) i) and ii) 1) and 2) Set for June 10, 2023 on the Administrative Agenda to

consider the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00472

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: