County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams, Chair  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Vice Chair  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, May 2, 2023  
9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING  
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR  
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of  
the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the April 4, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Approval of Minutes of the April 6, 2023 Special Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Approval of Minutes of the April 18, 19 and 21, 2023 Budget Workshops  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be continued to the May 9, 2023 Agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
County Executive Officer's Report  
23-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
No report from County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
23-00422  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Emerging Acquisitions, LLC (d/b/a Bulk Handling Systems) v. Leslie Wells in her official capacity  
as the Deputy Director of the Santa Barbara County Resource Recovery and Waste Management  
Division, et al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California Case No. 8:23-cv-00329.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee organization: Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated  
representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria  
Elena De Guevara.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Administrative Agenda  
All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call  
vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a  
member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative  
Agenda and considered as a separate item.  
Administrative Items  
A-1)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
23-00402  
Consider recommendations regarding the Single Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended  
June 30, 2022, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s Single Audit Reports for the FY ended June 30,  
2022; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, because they consist of  
administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-00401  
Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Behavioral Wellness, Resource  
Development Associates, Inc. Service Agreement, Fiscal Year 2021-2023, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amended Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Resource Development Associates, Inc. (not a local vendor),  
referenced as BC 21-262, to extend the agreement term through June 30, 2023 with no change to  
the Maximum Contract Amount of $300,000.00, for the period of May 20, 2020 through June 30,  
2023;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience and make immaterial  
changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively, without altering  
the Maximum Contract Amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of  
the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment and 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-00397  
Consider recommendations regarding John Onssy Anis, M.D. Contractor on Payroll Agreement  
with Behavioral Wellness for Payroll Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2024, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Contractor on Payroll Agreement with  
John Onssy Anis, M.D., for the provision of medical support services for the period of April 4,  
2023 through June 30, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-4)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-00400  
Consider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness, Idea Engineering, Inc. Agreement  
for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022-2024, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Idea Engineering, Inc. for the development of countywide mental health and  
substance use stigma and discrimination reduction materials, a license to the “STAY” suicide  
prevention Turn-Key media campaign package, and research, development, and purchase of a  
media plan for the County for a total Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $511,435.00 for  
the period of May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
authorize use of County’s name or logo or any variation of such name or logo in any publicity,  
advertising or promotional materials required to provide services to County under the Agreement  
per Section 12 of the Agreement; suspend, delay, or interrupt services under the Agreement for  
convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement; and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per  
Section 26 of the Agreement, all without altering the Maximum Contract Amount and without  
requiring the Board’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to  
rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project, which may result in a potentially significant  
physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be continued, as follows: May 16, 2023 in Santa Barbara. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-5)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00386  
Consider recommendations regarding a Bid Waiver for BioBag Americas, Inc., as follows:  
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed  
$35,000.00 with BioBag Americas, Inc., County Vendor No. 002072, and waive competitive  
bidding by the County of Santa Barbara pursuant to Santa Barbara County Code Section 2-39,  
subdivision (c); and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) since this is a continuing  
administrative or maintenance activity, such as a purchase for supplies.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-6)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00388  
Consider recommendations regarding Approval of a Funding Reservation Letter for the Buellton  
Senior Village Apartments affordable housing development (Project), located in the City of  
Buellton Third District, under sponsorship of the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation  
(CEDC), as follows:  
a) Approve a $2,000,000.00 County funding reservation for the Project; and subject this funding  
reservation to release if CEDC does not receive an award of 9% low-income housing tax credits  
(LIHTC) necessary to complete Project financing by May 2, 2024;  
b) Authorize the Director of Community Services Department (CSD) to sign a letter to CEDC  
reflecting the approved reservation; and  
c) Determine that the approval of the reservation of funding is 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), finding that the actions are not a project as they are the  
creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not  
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact  
on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-7)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00380  
Consider recommendations regarding the Revised Countywide Policy: Naming and Dedicating  
County Assets, as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt the revised County policy entitled “Naming and Dedicating County Assets”  
which establishes a process for requesting naming or dedication of County facilities and assets; and  
b) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378 that the above action is not a project subject to CEQA review.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, 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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-8)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00387  
Consider recommendations regarding an addendum adding additional participants to the  
Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Addendum No. 2 to the MOU for the VSFB  
Master Plan between REACH, The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development  
(GOBiz), the 30th Space Wing, United States Space Force, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and  
Deloitte Consulting, LLP that adds participants including the City of Lompoc, City of Santa Maria,  
University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB), Allan Hancock College (AHC), and Cuesta  
College upon final execution by the other signatories and incorporation of the effective date; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is related to the creation of a government funding mechanism  
and other fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and is therefore is not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section  
15378 (b)(4).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-9)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00403  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008790 and 0008825 (Majority Vote Required); and  
Budget Revision Request Nos. 0008048; 0008796; 0008811; 0008813; 0008818; and 0008821  
(4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-10)  
23-00396  
FIRST 5 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES  
COMMISSION  
Consider recommendations regarding the Subrecipient Agreement with Santa Barbara Foundation  
for childcare sector recovery and resiliency services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Santa Barbara  
Foundation for the provision of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded childcare sector  
recovery and resiliency services for a total maximum agreement amount not to exceed  
$1,125,000.00 for the period of May 2, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and  
b) Determine that the above 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-11)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00378  
Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional  
Services of Independent Contractor with Gartner, Inc., as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment (Amendment) to the  
Agreement (BC21227) for Professional Services of Independent Contractor with Gartner, Inc., to  
increase the total contract amount from $710,089.67 to $796,089.67, and to provide for  
additional services under the Agreement; and  
b) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00389  
Consider recommendations regarding Rancho Ave Maria Agricultural Preserve Replacement  
Contract, Case No. 22AGP-00000-00007 Guadalupe area, Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve No. 22AGP-00000-00007 consisting of  
51.87 acres located west of the intersection of 11th Street and Simas Road, to the east of the City  
of Guadalupe (APN 113-040-004);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Contract No.  
22AGP-00000-00007;  
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and  
d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for  
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-88  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-13)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00381  
Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Modification  
to the Point Pedernales Project (PPP) Assessment of CRMF Fees for 2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Consider and approve staff’s recommendation for a modification to the PPP Assessment of  
CRMF Fees for 2023-2027;  
b) After approval of recommendation “a”, consider and approve revised allocation amounts for the  
2022-2023 CRMF solicitation cycle;  
c) Amend the CRMF Guidelines for the purposes of documenting PPP’s modified Assessment of  
CRMF fees for 2023-2027; and  
d) Determine that modifying the Assessment of CRMF Fees, updating the available amounts for the  
2022-2023 CRMF cycle and updating the CRMF Guidelines are exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-14)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00382  
Consider recommendations regarding the Report on Case No. 22EMP-00000-00001, Emergency  
Permit to repair an existing slope failure at 1297 N. Ontare Road in the Eastern Goleta Valley  
Community Plan Area, First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and file this report on Emergency Permit Case No. 22EMP-00000-00001, approved  
by the Director of Planning and Development on March 1, 2023, which authorized the repair of an  
existing slope failure that required installation of a caisson-supported retaining wall spanning  
approximately 100 feet in length with a maximum height of six feet; and  
b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative government  
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-15)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
23-00376  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2024 First Amendment to the  
Agreement with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara (BC 22003) to extend the  
Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Agreement) for an additional year for services  
rendered FY 2023-2024, amend the budgeted service level within the statement of work, and  
increase the total contract maximum amount up to $101,000.00 (Maximum Contract Amount);  
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve subsequent immaterial changes to  
the agreement including authorizing additional services, amending program staffing requirements,  
amending service locations, and adding program goals, outcomes, and measures, and reallocation  
of funds between funding sources. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve  
line-item budget changes to the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of the stated line-item  
budgeted amounts for each service. Immaterial changes can be made as long as the total contract  
amount of the agreement is not increased, and subject to the Board's ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time, and provided that in no event shall any such amendment extend the  
term of the agreement; and  
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that these activities are  
covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for  
causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is  
no possibility that these activities may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are  
not subject to CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
23-00379  
Consider recommendations regarding Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan (CMJJP)  
and Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan (JJRP), as follows:  
a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CMJJP and the JJRP;  
and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (6)(3), finding that the activities  
are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for  
causing significant effects on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is  
no possibility that the activities in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the  
activities are not subject to CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-17)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00383  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Agromin Corporation for Compost  
Hauling and Marketing, Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for services of independent contractor  
with Agromin Corporation (a tri-county vendor) to haul and market compost material from the  
Tajiguas ReSource Center compost management unit for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00;  
and  
b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 no  
substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to  
light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation  
measures, and therefore this action is within the scope of the project covered by the prior  
environmental review, the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH No.  
2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016 and Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11,  
2017 (revised October 26, 2017) considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14,  
2017, and no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this action.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-18)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00390  
Consider recommendations regarding Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years  
(FYs) 2023-2024 through 2027-2028, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for FYs  
2023-2024 through 2027-2028, project list, and distribution formula for submittal to the Santa  
Barbara County Local Transportation Authority for acceptance;  
b) Reaffirm Resolution 10-101, which establishes priorities and policies for the use of the local  
portion of the ½ cent sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County;  
c) Direct staff to prepare FY 2023-2024 Road Maintenance Annual Plan based upon approved  
Measure A Program of Projects; and  
d) Determine that this action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), as the proposed project(s) consists of the  
operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,  
mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use  
beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks,  
gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and approve the filing of the Notice of  
Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-89  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00384  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution for CalRecycle HD Household Hazardous  
Waste Grant Program Application, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to authorize the submittal of annual applications for the Department of  
Resources Recycling and Recovery’s HD Household Hazardous Waste Grant Program effective  
for five (5) years from the date of adoption of this Resolution; and  
b) Find that the proposed Resolution does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (administrative activity of  
government) and 14 CCR 15378(b)(4) (government fiscal activity).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-90  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-20)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00391  
Consider recommendations regarding Competitive Bid Waiver for Purchase of Traffic Signal and  
Lighting Components, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding to procure traffic device  
components, parts, supplies and services used in installation and repair of traffic devices, including  
traffic signal and lighting equipment, without competitive bids, on an as-needed basis, effective  
through June 30, 2028, with a maximum annual aggregate limit of $1,000,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act pursuant to Section 14 CCR 15378, as it involves administrative and other general policy and  
procedure making activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-21)  
23-00395  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project (Project  
No. SC8373), 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 Statement of Final Quantities for work  
performed and materials supplied for the Romero Creek Debris Basin Improvements Project by  
the contractor Granite Construction Company (a local vendor), in the amount of $2,138,072.26;  
and  
b) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of  
the action and therefore pursuant to the CEQA Section 15168 (c)(2), that the action is within the  
scope of the project covered by the Updated Debris Basin Maintenance and Management Plan,  
approved in 2021 as a CEQA Addendum to the actions covered by the Program Environmental  
Impact Report for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program (01-EIR-01), as approved in 2001.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
23-00392  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency  
Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions,  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water  
Conservation District:  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to  
emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects  
following the recent storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will  
not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director;  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency  
action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until  
the actions are terminated;  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15269(c) on January 24, 2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis  
on January 24, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) on February 7,  
2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on February 7, 2023, and the proposed  
action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and  
Water Conservation District:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed;  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
d) Approved; and  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-23)  
23-00393  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational  
Improvements 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 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering (a local vendor) to provide construction  
management and inspection services for the Santa Monica Debris Basin Operational Improvements  
Project (BC 22-071), increasing the contract amount from $749,960.00 to a not to exceed limit of  
$893,357.00, an increase of $143,397.00;  
b) Authorize an increase of $14,339.70 to the contingency amount of $74,996.00 to a total  
contingency amount of $89,335.70 to the Agreement for Services with Filippin Engineering for  
additional work that may be needed to complete the project and authorize the Public Works  
Director or designee to extend the term of the Agreement by up to two additional years to June 30,  
2026 to complete the work within the Scope of the Agreement; and  
c) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the action is an  
Amendment to a contract for management and inspection services, consisting of (5) 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-24)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00377  
Consider recommendations regarding Agreement with Family Care Network, Inc. for Independent  
Living Program, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Family Care Network, Inc. (local vendor) to provide an Independent Living  
Program for Child Welfare Services/Probation youth for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$275,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational  
or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-25)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00394  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with San Luis Obispo County Office of  
Education for Workforce Development Board Consultant Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Department of Social Services Director, or designee, to execute the  
Agreement with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education for the Workforce Development  
Board to receive funds in the amount of $7,000.00 to provide consultant services for the period of  
May 2, 2023 through June 30, 2023; and  
b) Determine that the approval and execution of the Grant Agreement is 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)(5), finding that the project is a creation  
of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve  
any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact  
on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-26)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00399  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Bit California  
LLC dba Document Fulfillment Services to provide CalWORKs Information Network System  
Printing and Mailing Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement  
with Bit California LLC dba Document Fulfillment Services, not a local vendor, for the purpose of  
printing and mailing services from the CalWORKs Information Network System, in an amount not  
to exceed $880,000.00 for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and  
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational  
or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Board of Supervisors  
A-27)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00385  
Approve the appointment of Scott Cooper to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, open term, Third  
District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-28)  
A-29)  
A-30)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00420  
Approve the appointment of William “Franky” Caldeira to the Behavioral Wellness Commission,  
term ending January 1, 2024, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00413  
Approve the appointment of Robert Dickerson to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30,  
2026, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00414  
Approve the appointment of Fred Carbone to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2025,  
Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Hearing Requests  
A-31)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00404  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending the Public Works  
Department Subdivision Map and Document Review Fee Schedule for the County Surveyor  
Division, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 6, 2023. Time estimate: 15 minutes)  
a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of the proposed Ordinance that reduces the deposit  
amount for records of survey in the subdivision map and document review fee schedule from  
$3,624.00 to $2,500.00 within incorporated cities and extends the date of the Pilot Program for  
the subsidy of Record of Survey fees in the unincorporated area of the County until June 30, 2026;  
b) Read the title “An Ordinance Adopting a Schedule of Fees for Services Provided by the  
Department of Public Works, County Surveyor Division in Connection with the Review and  
Approval of Subdivision and Survey Related Documents and Maps within the Jurisdiction of Santa  
Barbara County,” and waive full reading of the selected Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of June 27, 2023 to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance for County Surveyor  
services effective 60 days after adoption; and  
ii) Find that the above-recommended actions are the establishment, modification, structuring,  
restricting, or approval of rates, tolls, fees, or other charges by public agencies which the public  
agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and purchasing or leasing supplies,  
equipment, or materials and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) under California Public Resources Code Section 21080, subdivisions (b)(8)(A) and (B),  
and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2), and are an  
administrative activity 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 the CEQA under State  
CEQA Guidelines and Section 15378, subdivisions (b)(4) and (b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 6, 2023 in Santa Barbara (EST.  
TIME: 15 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-32)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00408  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as Water Awareness Month in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-91  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-33)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00409  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the week of April 15, 2023 through April 22, 2023 as Santa  
Barbara Dark Sky Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-92  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-34)  
A-35)  
A-36)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00411  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 24, 2023 through April 30, 2023 as Daniel  
Ellsberg Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-93  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
23-00406  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-94  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00405  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of May 2023 as Wildfire Community Preparedness  
Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-95  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-37)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00419  
Adopt a Resolution recognizing Sleep in Heavenly Peace Santa Barbara County North Chapter.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-96  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-38)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00410  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Iram Alvarez and Eva Camarena of the  
Community Services Department as the May 2023 Employees of the Month of Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-97  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
23-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (23-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Concerned with Various Perceived Injustices in Government – Eplanet  
Thunderstriker addressed the Board  
Re: Concerned with Isla Vista Renovictions and Request for a Moratorium on  
Renovictions – Ellie Rizlenjani, Sam Szepesi, Stanly Tzankov, Anaya Kepper,  
Nadia Abushanab, and Max Golding addressed the Board  
Re: The Community Service Department Announced a Public Comment Period  
Extension for the Draft Action Plan Amendments to June 6, 2023 – Laurie Baker  
addressed the Board  
Re: Addressed Concerns with Isla Vista Renovictions - John Thyne addressed the  
Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00416  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver  
for the Public Works Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the  
appointment of retired County employee Leslie Wells, Deputy Director of Resource Recovery and  
Waste Management, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Public Works Department before 180  
days have passed from her date of retirement;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Department to appoint retired employee, Leslie Wells,  
as an Extra-Help employee to provide training on a part time basis not to exceed 960 hours of  
annual service with an appointment effective date of May 2, 2023; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they  
consist of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 10:06 AM - 10:11 AM (5 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
2)  
23-00417  
FIRST 5 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES  
COMMISSION  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver  
for the First 5 Santa Barbara Children and Families Commission, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the  
appointment of retired County employee, Suzanne Hayes, is necessary to fill a critical need in the  
First 5 Department before 180 days have passed from her date of retirement;  
b) Approve and authorize the First 5 Director to appoint retired employee Suzanne Hayes as an  
Extra Help employee to assist with technical assistance and support for the incoming First 5 Fiscal  
Analyst - Accountant III not to exceed 100 hours of annual service with an effective start date of  
May 2, 2023; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government  
that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because the actions are organizational or administrative  
activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 10:11 AM - 10:13 AM (2 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
3)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
23-00306  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to the Ordinance setting  
compensation and benefits for members of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)  
a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance which amends Ordinance 5119 setting  
compensation and benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:  
i) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, increase the cap on the available percentage for  
salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from 3% to 5%;  
ii) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, move the timing of salary adjustments for  
members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from Pay Period 01 (typically in  
mid-December) to the pay period in which October 1 falls; and  
iii) Effective Pay Period 2023-21 (September 18, 2023), increase the salaries for members of the  
Board of Supervisors and increase the Chair allowance by 5% based on the October 2022  
Consumer Price Index-Urban (CPI-U) for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of May 9, 2023 to consider the adoption  
(second reading) of an amendment to Ordinance 5119 which sets the compensation and benefits  
for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance which amends Ordinance 5119 setting  
compensation and benefits for members of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:  
1) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, increase the cap on the available percentage for  
salary increases for members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from 3% to 5%;  
2) Effective sixty (60) days after Board approval, move the timing of salary adjustments for  
members of the Board of Supervisors and Chair allowance from Pay Period 01 (typically in  
mid-December) to the pay period in which October 1 falls; and  
3) Effective Pay Period 2023-21 (September 18, 2023), increase the salaries for members of the  
Board of Supervisors and increase the Chair allowance by 5% based on the October 2022  
CPI-U; and  
ii) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in potential physical  
impacts on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:13 AM - 10:19 AM (6 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Introduction (first reading) approved;  
b) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) i) 1) through 3) and ii) Set for May 9, 2023 on the Administrative Agenda to  
consider adoption (second reading).  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
4)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00307  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (Solid  
Waste Services) of the County Code Regarding Minimum Number of Franchised Haulers in the  
Unincorporated Area, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste  
Services) of the Santa Barbara County Code in the unincorporated area of the County;  
b) Read the title, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste Services) of the Santa  
Barbara County Code” and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of May 9, 2023, to consider recommendations, as  
follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Solid Waste  
Services) of the Santa Barbara County Code; and  
ii) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5) that the amendment is not a project under CEQA because it is an administrative  
activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:19 AM - 10:32 AM (13 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) Introduction approved;  
b) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) i) and ii) Set for May 9, 2023 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the  
adoption (second reading).  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
5)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00412  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium  
and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024  
Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) and FY 2022-2023 Action Plan Substantial Amendment, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a staff report on the Santa Barbara County 2023-2024 Action Plan, which  
includes recommendations for award of CDBG and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)  
funds for FY 2023-2024;  
b) Receive and file a staff report on the Santa Barbara County 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan  
Substantial Amendment (Substantial Amendment), which includes recommendations for award of  
prior-year CDBG funds for FY 2023-2024;  
c) Consider public comments received on the draft 2023-24 Action Plan and 2022-23 Action Plan  
Substantial Amendment, during the thirty (30) day public comment period, which commenced on  
March 31, 2023, and concludes at today’s public hearing on this item;  
d) Approve funding awards and direct staff to include the awards in the 2023-2024 Action Plan  
and 2022-2023 Substantial Amendment;  
e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of the 2023-2024 Action Plan and 2022-2023  
Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD);  
f) Direct staff to finalize the 2023-2024 Action Plan and 2022-2023 Substantial Amendment, add  
any public comments received, and submit the Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to HUD;  
g) Authorize the County Executive Officer or her designee to execute all certifications, standard  
forms, and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of FY  
2023-2024 CDBG and HOME funds, and authorize the County Executive Officer or her designee  
to execute all certifications, standard forms, and other related documents required for the submittal  
to and approval by HUD of the 2023-2024 Action Plan; and  
h) 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), finding that the project is a creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:49 AM - 11:35 AM (46 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Received and filed;  
c) Considered;  
d) Approved;  
e) Adopted  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-98  
f) Directed;  
g) Authorized; and  
h) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
6)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-00418  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of the Sheriff Office’s Military  
Equipment Use Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation regarding an Ordinance re-adopting the Santa Barbara County  
Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy;  
b) Receive and file the annual military equipment report;  
c) Consider and approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to re-adopt and amend  
the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy;  
d) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;  
e) 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; and  
f) Continue the time to the Administrative Agenda of May 9, 2023 to consider the adoption  
(Second Reading) of an Ordinance adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to re-adopt and amend  
the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; and  
ii) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to 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.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:35 AM - 11:48 AM (13 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Received and filed;  
c) Introduction (first reading) approved;  
d) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
e) Approved; and  
f) i) and ii) Set for May 9, 2023 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the  
adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
7)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00415  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Active Transportation Plan, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution to adopt the County Active Transportation Plan; and  
b) Find that this action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20, which statutorily exempts active  
transportation plans, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies), and  
direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:48 AM - 12:36 PM (48 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and adopted as amended to include minor corrections to the plan and  
the addition of the mission canyon safety corridor on State Route 192 between  
Mission Canyon and Alamar; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-99  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
8)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00407  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Discovery Process Improvement Update and  
Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS), as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation on the discovery process improvement update and business case  
for DEMS;  
b) Provide any direction, as appropriate;  
c) Authorize the release of a RFP for DEMS; and  
d) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists  
of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 1:18 PM - 1:59 PM (41 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Provided direction;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
Adjourned at 1:59 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, May 9, 2023  
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, May 2, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20  
at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May 6,  
2023, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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