County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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

Call to Order and Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the 2026 Board of Supervisors,

Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and Board of

Directors of the Water Agency

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Appointed Supervisor Nelson as Chair of the Santa Barbara County Board of

Supervisors for 2026 and appointed Supervisor Hartmann as Vice-Chair of

the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for 2026.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Presentation of Gavels

Remarks, Laura Capps, Chair 2025 Board of Supervisors

Remarks, Bob Nelson, Chair 2026 Board of Supervisors

Approval of Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Meeting

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

that this matter be Approve the Minutes. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Approval of Minutes of the January 5, 2026 Special Meeting

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Nelson, to approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor

Lavagnino

Ayes:

Abstained:

1 - Supervisor Hartmann

County Executive Officer's Report

26-00001

County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer

(CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions,

updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of

interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask

questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent

agenda.

County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato announced the following:

Santa Barbara County received the Distinguished Budget Presentation

Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its

Fiscal Year 2025–2026 Recommended Budget Book;

Community events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are taking place

across Santa Barbara County this week. In Mid and South County,

celebrations are taking place from Thursday through Monday, including a

morning program on Monday at De la Guerra Plaza. The County of Santa

Barbara supported these events through a $55,000.00 Racial Equity Grant to

the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee, Santa Barbara, to help expand

programming, support student interns, and strengthen community

engagement; and

In North County, the community is invited to a free Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. Day Celebration this Sunday at Allan Hancock College. The County

supported this event with a $30,000.00 Racial Equity Grant to the Santa

Maria–Lompoc NAACP, helping fund the MLK celebration and other racial

equity programs serving North County.

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 LEE

26-00014

Adopt a Resolution honoring Cycling Without Age for exceptional public service in Santa

Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-1

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00015

Adopt a Resolution honoring the 80th Anniversary of Lewis Chapel Christian Methodist

Episcopal Church in Santa Barbara County.

Renny Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-2

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00035

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2026 as Human Trafficking

Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-3

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-4)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

26-00013

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dr. Mary Ann Evans for her vital mental

health support to children, youth, adults and families while also training and mentoring

emerging clinicians.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-4

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-5)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

26-00016

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Josh Hope and Angel Reyes of the

Probation Department as the January 2026 Employees of the Month for Santa Barbara

County.

Renny Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-5

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-6)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN, SUPERVISOR NELSON

26-00017

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Fire Chief Mark Hartwig upon his

retirement from the Fire Department after over 6 years of faithful and distinguished service

to the citizens of Santa Barbara County and 33 years of fire service.

Renny Strong and Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-6

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-7)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

26-00009

Consider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara’s Annual Comprehensive

Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR or Financial

Highlights) for the Fiscal Year (FY) Ended June 30, 2025, as follows:

a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s ACFR for the FY ended June 30, 2025;

b) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s PAFR or Financial Highlights for the FY

ended June 30, 2025;

c) Receive and file the Required Communication Letter Pursuant to Statements on Auditing

Standards (SAS) No. 114 for the FY ended June 30, 2025; and

d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they are

government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which

may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

Renny Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through 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:

A-8)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

26-00022

Consider recommendations regarding Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health

Authority, DBA CenCal Health (CenCal), Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2029 Memorandums of

Understanding (MOUs) for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System FYs 2025-2029 and

Mental Health Plan (MHP) FYs 2025-2029 Services Delivery and Coordination, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell), or

designee, to execute a MOU with CenCal, as well as the associated attestation, for services

delivery and coordination of Medi-Cal members served by CenCal as the county Medi-Cal

Managed Care Plan (MCP) and BWell as the county Medi-Cal MHP for the period of

September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of BWell, or designee, to execute a MOU with

CenCal, as well as the associated attestation, for services delivery and coordination of

Medi-Cal members served by CenCal as the county MCP and BWell as the county Drug

Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System Plan for the period of September 1, 2025 to August

31, 2028;

c) Delegate to the Director of the Department of BWell, or designee, the authority to (1)

make immaterial changes to the above MOUs (such as changes to the MCP Responsible

Party, MCP-MHP Liaison, MHP Responsible Party, MHP Liaison, or the parties’ addresses

for purposes of notice), (2) update Data Exchange policies and procedures as documented in

each MOU’s Section 11 and Exhibit C, 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

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)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative

activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment.

Renny Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized;

c) Delegated; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-9)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

26-00023

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with

Clearwater Security and Compliance LLC for Information Technology Services for Fiscal

Years 2025-2028, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement

for Services of Independent Contractor with Clearwater Security & Compliance LLC (not a

local vendor) (Board Contract No. 24-303) to increase the contract amount by $25,000.00 for

risk analysis site visit-related travel expenses for a revised, total maximum contract amount

not to exceed $319,996.00, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2025, through June

30, 2028; 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 action is a governmental funding

mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in

the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, 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-10)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

26-00024

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement

(Board Contract [BC] No. 23-078) with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (Tarzana) for

Residential Treatment Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the

Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (BC No. 23-078) with Tarzana (not a

local vendor) to update certain standard provisions for compliance with State and federal

requirements or to clarify the obligations of the parties, add one new facility located in

Lancaster, California for Residential Treatment Services, and update the Entity Rates and

Codes by Service Type, resulting in no change to the total maximum contract amount of

$9,039,600.00, inclusive of $1,142,100.00 for FY 2023-2024, $2,632,500.00 for FY

2024-2025, $2,632,500.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $2,632,500.00 for FY 2026-2027, 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

CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding

mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in

the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, 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-11)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

26-00025

Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with Ojai Recovery, LLC for

Alcohol and Drug Program Substance Use Disorder Services for Fiscal Years (FYs)

2025-2027, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent

Contractor with Ojai Recovery, LLC (not a local vendor) for the provision of residential

treatment services and room and board for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed

$8,743,200.00 to include $3,747,200.00 for FY 2025-2026 and $4,996,000.00 for FY

2026-2027 for the period of January 13, 2026, through June 30, 2027;

b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the

authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt services for convenience and make immaterial

changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement; reallocate funds

between funding sources, in the year end cost settlement per Exhibit B, and amend the

program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E, 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved 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-12)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00018

Consider recommendations regarding amending authorization to apply for Homekey+

funding, as follows:

a) Adopt an amended Resolution authorizing the Application and participation in the

Homekey Program, and the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds;

b) Authorize the Director of the Community Services Department, or designee, to execute all

certifications, standard forms, and local grant agreements, and other related documents

required for the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds, subject to concurrence

by Auditor-Controller, County Counsel and Risk Management; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4,

finding that the proposed “Homekey” project is to provide housing for individuals and

families who are experiencing homelessness and that the project satisfies the requirements

described more fully in Section 50675.1.4.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-7

b) 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-13)

COUNTY COUNSEL

26-00027

Consider recommendations regarding ratification of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire

Protection District’s adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02 (adopting and amending the 2025

California Fire Code and Appendices; adopting and amending the 2025 California

Wildland-Urban Interface Code; amending Section R309 of the 2025 California Residential

Code; and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-01.), as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution ratifying the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s

Ordinance No. 2025-02 (adopting and amending the 2025 California Fire Code and

Appendices; adopting and amending the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code;

amending Section R309 of the 2025 California Residential Code; and repealing Ordinance

No. 2022-01);

b) Upon ratification of the Ordinance, instruct the Clerk of the Board to forward a copy of

the Board’s ratifying Resolution, and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s

Ordinance (including Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s findings which are

set forth in Section 9 of the Ordinance), to the California Department of Housing and

Community Development, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7; and

c) Determine that the adoption of the resolution is categorically exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061(b)(3) (no possibility of impact

on the environment).

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-8

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-14)

COUNTY COUNSEL

26-00028

Consider recommendations regarding Ratification of the Montecito Fire Protection District’s

adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02 (adopting and amending the 2025 California Fire Code

and Appendices; adopting and amending the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface

Code; amending Section R313 of the 2025 California Residential Code and Section 1505 of

the 2025 California Building Code; and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-01.), as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution ratifying the Montecito Fire Protection District’s Ordinance 2025-02

(adopting and amending the 2025 California Fire Code and Appendices; adopting and

amending the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; amending Section R313 of

the 2025 California Residential Code and Section 1505 of the 2025 California Building

Code; and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-01);

b) Upon ratification of the Ordinance, instruct the Clerk of the Board to forward a copy of

the Board’s ratifying Resolution, and the Montecito Fire Protection District’s Ordinance

(including Montecito Fire Protection District’s findings which are set forth in Article 12 of

the Ordinance), to the California Department of Housing and Community Development,

pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7; and

c) Determine that the adoption of the Resolution is categorically exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act in compliance with Section 15061(b)(3) (no possibility of impact

on the environment).

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 26-9

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-15)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00031

Approve Budget Revision Requests Nos. 0010775; 0010909; 0010930; and 0010938 (4/5

Vote Required).

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-16)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

26-00034

Consider recommendations regarding Second Sight Solutions - Beacon Rebate Model

Platform and Beacon Maximum Fair Price (MFP) Platform Privacy Policy Terms, as

follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to accept the no

cost Second Sight Solutions Beacon Rebate Model and Beacon MFP Platform Privacy

Policies between the County Health Department and Second Sight Solutions-Beacon, LLC.

These platforms will be used to process, validate, and facilitate funding for the payment of

rebates owed under participation in the 340B program from January 1, 2026, to December

31, 2026; and

b) Determine that the recommended action is not a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt per CEQA Guidelines section

15378(b)(5), because the recommended action consists of organizational or administrative

activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the

environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda. The motion carried

by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-17)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

26-00036

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to extend the Agreement

between the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District (Fire District) and CentralSquare

Technologies, LLC, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for

Professional Services between the Fire District and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, to

extend the contract through June 30, 2026, Board Contract No. 22124; and

b) Find that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) in that they involve

continuing administrative or maintenance activities, and CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)

(5), in that they involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will

not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

Renny Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-18)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

26-00039

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to extend the Agreement

between the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District (Fire District) and Mission

Critical Partners, LLC (MCP), as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for

Professional Services between the Fire District and MCP to extend the contract through June

30, 2026; and

b) Find that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) in that they involve

continuing administrative or maintenance activities, and CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)

(5), in that they involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will

not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-19)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00011

Consider recommendations regarding Intake and Reception Center (IRC) Expansion and

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements Project related to the Main Jail

Complex located in South County and the award agreement for construction; County Project

No. 20041, Second District, as follows:

a) Approve the plans and specifications for the County of Santa Barbara IRC Expansion and

ADA Improvements, County Project No. 20041 (Project) on file in the General Services

Capital Projects office;

b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract (Contract)

with ProWest PCM, Inc. dba ProWest Constructors (Contractor) in the Base Contract

Amount of $6,024,246.00, plus a Contingency Amount not to exceed $313,712.30

(Contingency Amount), for a Maximum Aggregate Contract Amount not to exceed

$6,337,958.30;

c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division

Chief designee, to approve and execute Change Orders in an Aggregate Amount not to

exceed the Contingency Amount, provided that no Change Order shall exceed $210,000.00,

in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20142(b); and

d) Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project as covered by the Notice

of Exemption (NOE) (GSD-030624-20041-0001) approved and adopted by the Board for

this project on March 6, 2024 (NOE), 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 these actions are within the scope of the

NOE, and determine that therefore no new environmental document is required.

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, 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-20)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00012

Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Conditional Agreement to

Record Restrictive Covenant for the San Marcos Foothills Preserve, First District, as

follows:

a) Approve, accept and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Conditional

Agreement to Record a Restriction on Use of 200 acres of county-owned property within the

San Marcos Foothills Preserve; and

b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section

15378(b)(4) that the above action is a 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, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, accepted 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-21)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00019

Consider recommendations regarding a Work Order approval for electric vehicle charging

equipment, as follows:

a) Approve nine Work Orders for a total of 78 electric vehicle charging stations, ancillary

equipment, plan review, commissioning, and software services for an amount totaling

$1,603,533.00 for Santa Maria Animal Services, Casa Nueva, Foster Road Yard, North

County Parks Yard, Northern Branch Jail, Regional Fire Communications Center, South

County Jail, South Coast Transfer Station, and Tajiguas Landfill, to be supplied by

PowerFlex Systems, LLC, under the terms and conditions specified in the Agreement for

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Services of Independent Contractor, approved by the

Board of Supervisors on June 6, 2023 and amended on October 14, 2025 (Amendment);

b) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to sign and execute such Work

Orders; and

c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an

administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.

Renny Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) 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-22)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

26-00020

Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with

Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute the Second Amendment

(Second Amendment) to the Agreement with Esri (Board Contract No.

22081/SCON-001479) (Agreement) and to increase the Maximum Agreement Amount by

$71,800.00 to $1,488,720.00;

b) Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute amendments to the Agreement to

expend a supplemental services amount in an Aggregate Amount not to exceed $75,000.00

for the remaining term of the Agreement; and

c) Determine that the above recommended actions are 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized;

b) 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)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

26-00026

Consider recommendations regarding Statement of Final Quantities for the Isla Vista Trash

Capture Project, Second District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work

performed for the Isla Vista Trash Capture Project (Project No. 56STC) by the contractor

Taylor Jane Construction L.P. (a tri-county vendor) in the amount of $483,444.00; and

b) Determine that the above actions are an organizational and administrative activity of

government, and 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-24)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

26-00032

Consider recommendations regarding the authority to advertise for the ReSource Center

Biogas Treatment System Upgrade Project; Third District, as follows:

a) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to advertise and receive bids for the

ReSource Center Biogas Treatment System Upgrade Project; 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)[5], finding that the action consists of an administrative

activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-25)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

26-00044

Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency

Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency

Actions, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

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 late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) 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 at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case

of consecutive weekly regular meetings, 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;

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(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of

Exemption was filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the

scope of that Notice of Exemption;

Acting as the 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 of Flood Control

facilities and projects following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026

(25STM3) 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 (4/5 vote required);

c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case

of consecutive weekly regular meetings, 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; and

d) Determine that these emergency actions are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the

California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c)

for actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency and direct staff to file a Notice of

Exemption (Attachment E) with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors on that basis.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors:

a) Received and reviewed;

b) Approved;

c) Directed;

d) Approved;

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

District:

a) Received and reviewed;

b) Approved;

c) Directed; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-26)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00029

Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and United Domestic Workers of America,

as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the negotiated MOU between the

In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and the United Domestic Workers of

America AFSCME Local 3930, AFL-CIO, for the period January 13, 2026 through June 30,

2028; and

b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section

15378(b)(4) that the above action is a 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, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.

Olga Bravo and Norma Alonso addressed the Board

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor

Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-27)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00030

Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the

City of Carpinteria to accept annual funding for the 211 Helpline Service, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Social Services Director or designee, to execute the

MOU to receive $3,565.00 annual funding from the City of Carpinteria for the 211 Helpline

Service, (retroactively for Fiscal Year [FY] 2024-2025), through FY 2026-2027;

b) Delegate authority to the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute renewals of

the MOU to receive annual funding from the City of Carpinteria provided that Social

Services obtains concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller; and

c) 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

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:

Board of Supervisors

A-28)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00033

Approve the appointment of Anne McMeeking to the Arts Commission, term ending June

30, 2028, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, 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-29)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00037

Approve the reappointment of Stan Schwartz to the Fire Board of Appeal, concurrent term,

Second District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, 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-30)

A-31)

A-32)

A-33)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00038

Approve the reappointment of Evie Vesper to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term

ending January 1, 2029, Second District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, 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:

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00040

Approve the reappointment of Lynne Gibbs to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term

ending January 1, 2029, Second District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, 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:

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00041

Approve the reappointment of Greg Ortiz to the Housing Authority Board, term ending

December 31, 2029, South County Tenant-at-Large.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor

Capps, 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:

FIRE DEPARTMENT

26-00045

Consider recommendations regarding a proclamation of Local Emergency caused by the

2025-2026 Holiday Storms, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Find that due to a series of atmospheric river storms that began on December 23, 2025

(25STM3), an emergency situation existed pursuant to Government Code sections 54954.2

and 54956.5 that required immediate action, which need for action arose after the agenda for

this meeting was posted (4/5 vote required);

b) Adopt a Resolution ratifying the Proclamation of a Local Emergency declared by the

Director of Emergency Services on January 9, 2026, when the Board of Supervisors was not

in session, pursuant to Government Code Section 8550 et. Seq. and Chapter 12, Section

12-5(a) of the Santa Barbara County Code;

c) Direct the Fire Department Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60)

days for ratification of the Emergency until such a time that conditions dictate otherwise; 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)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative

activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment.

Renny Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-10

c) Directed; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

26-00002

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) (26-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Expressed appreciation to the county for support of the Racial Equity

Grant funding and highlighted the upcoming MLK celebration events -

Lawanda Lyons Pruitt addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concerns regarding current government operations,

emphasized opposition to the expansion of government, and voiced opposition

to ICE - Renny Strong addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concerns regarding electric vehicles, including their impact on

wear and tear of public roads and potential funding shortfalls for road

repairs due to reduced gas tax revenue - Scott Wenz addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concerns regarding the cost of advocacy efforts and voiced

support for local law enforcement and ICE - Karin Hauenstein addressed the

Board

Re: Expressed concerns and voiced a general complaint with lack of

affordable housing and requested Board assistance - Faizah Dean addressed

the Board

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00010

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Board of Supervisors' 2026

Commission and Committee Appointments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Adult and Aging Network;

b) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment (BEACON);

c) Behavioral Wellness Commission;

d) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Representative;

e) CenCal Health;

f) Central Coast Community Energy (3CE);

g) Child Care Planning Council;

h) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County);

i) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative;

j) Debt Advisory Committee;

k) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions;

l) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County;

m) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA);

n) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA);

o) Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council;

p) KIDS Network Policy Council;

q) Law Library Board of Trustees;

r) Legislative Program Committee;

s) Library Advisory Committee;

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adult and Aging Network;

Appointed Supervisor Lee as Chair and Supervisor Hartmann as Co-Chair

b) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment

(BEACON);

Appointed Supervisor Lee and Supervisor Capps as Regular Members;

Appointed Supervisor Hartmann as Alternate Member No. 1 and Supervisor

Nelson as Alternate Member No. 2

c) Behavioral Wellness Commission;

Appointed Supervisor Capps

d) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Representative;

Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Regular Member and Supervisor Capps

as the Alternate Member

e) CenCal Health;

Appointed Supervisor Hartmann

f) Central Coast Community Energy (3CE);

Appointed Supervisor Hartmann as the Regular Member and Supervisor

Capps as the Alternate Member

g) Child Care Planning Council;

Appointed Supervisor Capps as the Regular Member and Supervisor Nelson

as the Alternate Member

h) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara

County);

Appointed Supervisor Lee as the Regular Member and Supervisor Lavagnino

as the Alternate Member

i) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative;

Appointed Supervisor Capps

j) Debt Advisory Committee;

Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino as the Regular Member and Supervisor

Nelson as the Alternate Member

k) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions;

Appointed Supervisor Hartmann and Supervisor Nelson as Regular

Members

l) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County;

Appointed Supervisor Lee as the Regular Member and Supervisor Capps as

the Alternate Member

m) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA);

Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Regular Member and Supervisor

Lavagnino as the Alternate Member

n) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA);

Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Regular Member and Supervisor

Lavagnino as the Alternate Member

o) Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council;

Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the North County Regular Member and

Supervisor Lee as South County Regular Member

p) KIDS Network Policy Council;

Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino as the Chair and Supervisor Capps as the

Vice-Chair

q) Law Library Board of Trustees;

Appointed Supervisor Capps, as designated by Chair Nelson, who serves as

Ex-Officio

r) Legislative Program Committee;

Appointed Supervisor Capps and Supervisor Hartmann

s) Library Advisory Committee;

Appointed Supervisor Lee

t) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);

Appointed Supervisor Hartmann as Regular Member, term ending March 1,

2027;

Appointed Supervisor Nelson as Regular Member, term ending March 1,

2026; and

Appointed Supervisor Lee as Alternate Member, term ending March 1, 2026

u) Multi-jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Force;

Appointed Supervisor Hartmann and Supervisor Capps as Regular Members

v) National Association of Counties (NACO) Representative;

Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino as the Regular Member and Supervisor

Capps as the Alternate Member

w) Psychiatric Health Facility Governing Board;

Appointed Supervisor Capps as the Regular Member and Supervisor Lee as

the Alternate Member

x) Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement

System;

Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino to a three-year term ending December 31,

2028

y) Rural County Representative of California (RCRC); and

Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Regular Member and Supervisor

Lavagnino as the Alternate Member

z) Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Board.

Appointed Supervisor Hartmann as the Regular Member and Supervisor

Nelson as the Alternate Member

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00021

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding General Services Energy Program

Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)

a) Receive and file the General Services Energy Program Update; and

b) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an

administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:36 AM - 12:22 PM (46 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) Received and filed;

b) Approved; and

Directed staff to evaluate energy projects comprehensively, including Public

Works evaluations at the Tajiguas Landfill.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-01034

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County

Code Chapter 6, Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public

Nuisances, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)

a) Receive and file a presentation regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI of

the Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public

Nuisances;

b) Consider and approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter

6, Article VI of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36

regarding Public Nuisances;

c) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;

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; and

e) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of January 27, 2026 to consider

recommendations, as follows:

i) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of

Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 6, Article VI regarding

Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; 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: 12:23 PM - 2:15 PM (1 HR. 52 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Dr. Steven Yao MD, Neo Harter, Florence Klein, Henry Sarria, Myah

Mashhadialireza, Steven Fuhrer, EJ Raad, Noah Luken, Alec GeoSimonian,

Shane Stewart, Gregory Wade, Enri Lala, Omar Opeyany, Xander Hepburn,

Amy Lara, Pegeen Soutar, Spencer Brandt, Sara Erickson, Peter Neushul,

Christy Harter, and Julia Barbosa addressed the Board.

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

that this matter be Acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Introduction (First Reading) approved;

c) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;

d) Approved; and

e) i) and ii) Set for January 27, 2026 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:

Adjourned at 2:56 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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, January 13, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at

9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, January 17,

2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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