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, October 10, 2023  
9:00 AM  
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT  
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM  
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of  
the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the October 3, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, 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  
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.  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, announced the following:  
Introduced Joseph Dzvonik as the new Deputy Director for Housing and  
Community Development; and  
Honored Alex Doran as a part of the “Your County, Your Heroes” video series  
that features unsung heroes throughout the County who embody the spirit of  
selflessness and dedication.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
23-00971  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County  
Superior Court Case Number 23CV04250.  
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 LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of  
subdivision (d) and Paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case, based on these “facts and circumstances:”  
The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region, has named the  
County of Santa Barbara as a prior landowner of 2936 Industrial Parkway in Santa Maria, the  
former site of the Semco Twist Drill and Tool Company, in Cleanup and Abatement Order No.  
R3-2023-0070.  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)  
Director of Community Services Department.  
Report from Closed Session  
County Counsel, Rachel Van Mullen, reported the following: the Board conducted  
a conference with legal counsel for a decision whether to initiate litigation and for  
significant exposure to civil litigation based on the following “facts and  
circumstances:” The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central  
Coast Region, has named the County of Santa Barbara as a prior landowner of  
2936 Industrial Parkway in Santa Maria, the former site of the Semco Twist Drill  
and Tool Company, in Cleanup and Abatement Order No. R3-2023-0070. The  
Cleanup and Abatement Order requires the County to undertake certain  
investigation, monitoring, and cleanup activities at the site. In Closed Session, the  
Board authorized County Counsel to seek appellate review of the Regional Water  
Quality Control Board’s Cleanup and Abatement Order by filing an appeal with  
the State Water Resources Control Board. The Board voted unanimously with all  
Supervisors being present.  
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)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00951  
Consider recommendations regarding Professional Service Contracts for the Cachuma  
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Area Renovation Project, Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Blackbird  
Architects, Inc. (Blackbird) in the amount not to exceed $363,492.00 to allow Blackbird to  
provide construction administration services for the Cachuma RV Area Renovation Project;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Storrer  
Environmental Services LLC (Storrer) in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 to allow Storrer to  
provide biological inspection services for the Cachuma RV Area Renovation Project; and  
c) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial  
importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these  
actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Notice of Exemption approved by the  
Board of Supervisors for this project on October 3, 2023, and determine that therefore no new  
environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-2)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00952  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of a City of Santa Barbara Representative  
to the County Library Advisory Committee, as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Amber Caldwell as the City of Santa Barbara Representative to  
serve on the County of Santa Barbara Library Advisory Committee; and  
b) Determine that the recommended appointment to the Library Advisory Committee 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 action  
involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment  
to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-3)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
23-00961  
Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract with Orrick, Herrington and  
Sutcliffe LLP, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Special Counsel Services  
with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, in the amount of $95,000.00; 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 government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-4)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00963  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009353; and 0009356 (Majority Vote Required), and  
Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009315; 0009329; 0009335; 0009339; 0009342; and 0009343  
(4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-5)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00969  
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Emergency  
Medical Care Committee (EMCC) in the County of Santa Barbara, as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution establishing the EMCC in the County of Santa Barbara; and  
b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational and administrative activity that does not  
involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in direct or indirect physical changes  
to 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-217  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-6)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00962  
Consider recommendations regarding a Lease Agreement with Dish Wireless at Kellogg Open  
Space, Goleta, (R/P File No. 004028), Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the Lease Agreement between the County  
and Dish Wireless, to allow Dish Wireless to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunications  
facility on a portion of the County-owned property known as Kellogg Open Space, located in the  
600 block of North Kellogg Avenue, in Goleta, also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number  
069-350-031, for a term of six (6) years, with two (2) options to renew the Lease for five (5)  
years each, and an annual base rent of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00); and  
b) Determine that the proposed action of approving Dish Wireless’ leasing, operation and  
maintenance of the wireless communication facility is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of  
Small Structures, and Section 15304, Minor Alterations to Land, and approve and direct staff to  
file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-7)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00960  
Consider recommendations regarding the Cachuma Lake Recreational Vehicle Site Renewal,  
General Services Project No. 20033, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve the plans and specifications for construction of the County of Santa Barbara Cachuma  
Lake Recreational Vehicle Site Renewal Project on file in the General Services Capital Projects  
Division office;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a construction contract (Contract) in the base  
amount of $12,650,888.00 with the lowest responsible bidder, Marcon Engineering, Inc., 876 N.  
Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set  
forth in the Project specifications and as required under California Law;  
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to approve change orders under the  
Contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed $645,044.40, as authorized under Public Contract  
Code Section 20142;  
d) Approve an amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00 for temporary cashflow transfers from the  
Advance Construction Reserve in the General Fund;  
e) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0009337 to use Advance Construction Funds in the  
amount of $7,000,000.00;  
f) Approve a Percent for Art appropriation in the amount of $149,500.00 to be deposited into the  
County Arts Fund in accordance with Section 7A-3 of the County Code; and  
g) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists  
of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be  
located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and  
capacity as the structure replaced; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 which consists of the repair or  
minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion  
of existing use; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(b) which consists of minor alterations in the  
condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of existing conventional  
landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature,  
scenic trees, and direct staff to file the CEQA Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) through g) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-8)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-00953  
Consider recommendations regarding Lawrence J. Bines, M.D., Professional Corporation  
Agreement Termination, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, Board Contract No. 23126, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to terminate for convenience due to shifting business needs,  
effective November 15, 2023, the Agreement for Services with Independent Contractor Lawrence  
J. Bines, M.D., Professional Corporation (Contractor) for FY 2023-2024 (BC No. 23126) that  
was effective July 1, 2023;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department’s issuance of a  
Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement, which terminates the Agreement, effective November 15,  
2023, subject to the Board’s approval;  
c) Delegate authority to the Director of the Public Health Department or designee to take actions  
necessary for the winddown of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time; and  
d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of 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.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be continued, as follows: October 17, 2023 in Santa Maria. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-9)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-00954  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS)  
Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Report summarizing operational levels of the  
SBCAS and highlighting the accomplishments of those engaged in the support of animals and  
people across the county; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, 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-10)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-00956  
Consider recommendations regarding Grant Funding from the State Alcoholic Beverage Control  
(ABC) for Increased Law Enforcement to Reduce Criminal Activity Involving Alcohol, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff or designee to execute a grant agreement with the  
State ABC for the Alcoholic Policing Partnership Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 in the  
amount of $50,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(4), in that it is a  
government fiscal or funding activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-11)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00959  
Consider recommendations regarding authorization of funding from the 990 fund balance for  
upcoming district-specific public information forums and townhalls, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize an amount not-to-exceed of $5,000.00 for the planning, coordination,  
and execution of four upcoming district-specific public information forums and townhalls on youth  
wellness, homelessness, and tenant rights responsibilities and resources from the Fiscal Year  
2023-2024 990 fund balance that was allocated to each Supervisor’s office;  
b) Find that the public information forums and townhalls on these topics provides a community  
benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00964  
Approve the appointment of Carmen Garcia to the Santa Maria Cemetery District, term ending  
December 31, 2026, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-13)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-00965  
Approve the appointment of Kristen Cahoon to the Human Services Commission, term ending  
June 30, 2024, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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:  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-14)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00967  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2023 as National Cyber Security  
Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-218  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-15)  
A-16)  
A-17)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00958  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2023 as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-219  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00957  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 8, 2023 through October 14, 2023 as Fire  
Prevention Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-220  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00970  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the Second Monday of October 2023 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day  
in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-221  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
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.  
No requests to speak.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the applicant’s Appeal, Case No.  
23-00955  
23APL-00023, of the County Planning Commission’s Denial of the North Fork Ranch Frost  
Ponds Project, Case No. 16CUP-00000-00005, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00000-00023;  
b) Make the required findings for denial of the Project, as specified in the findings of denial;  
c) Determine that denial of the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(a), as specified in the Notice of Exemption;  
and  
d) Deny the Project, Case No. 16CUP-00000-00005.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 9:53 AM - 12:30 PM (2 HR. 37 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Accepted into the record the following documents: Letter dated October 6, 2023  
from Roberta Jaffe; and a letter dated October 9, 2023 from Bonnie Goller.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Denied the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00000-00023;  
b) Adopted the required findings for denial of the Project, as specified in the  
findings of denial;  
c) Approved; and  
d) Denied the Project, Case No. 16CUP-00000-00005.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann  
2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
2)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00950  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution in the Matter of the Board of  
Supervisors Agenda Policy and Protocols for the Conduct of Meetings and Amendments to Santa  
Barbara County Code Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.1 Regarding When and Where Regular  
Board of Supervisors Meetings Are Held, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)  
a) Adopt a Resolution regarding the Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Policies and Protocols for the  
Conduct of Meetings rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 09-368;  
b) Consider the Introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I,  
Section 2.1 of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding when and where regular Board of  
Supervisors meetings are held;  
c) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;  
d) Provide other direction as appropriate;  
e) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of October 17, 2023 to consider recommendations,  
as follows:  
i) Consider the Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I,  
Section 2.1 of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding when and where regular Board of  
Supervisors meetings are held;  
ii) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they consist of  
administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 3:41 PM - 3:45 PM (4 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-222  
b) Introduction approved;  
c) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
d) No action taken; and  
e) i) and ii) Set for October 17, 2023 on the Administrative Agenda to consider  
the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
3)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00968  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Polling and Potential Tax Measures, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive and file an update on efforts to develop a tax measure(s) to be placed on the November  
2024 general election ballot;  
b) Direct staff to conduct polling for the following potential sales or parcel tax measures:  
i) Sales tax measure for general revenue purposes; unincorporated county;  
ii) Sales tax measure for special revenue purposes - libraries; countywide; and  
iii) Parcel tax measure for special revenue purposes - libraries; countywide; or  
c) Provide other direction, as appropriate; and  
d) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5) the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are  
administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 3:46 PM - 4:41 PM (55 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) i) through iii) Directed;  
c) Directed staff to look at Urban Services for the Unincorporated areas as part of  
the polling, look at the 1/8 percent increase in sales tax and also poll up to a 1/4  
percent increase in sales tax; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann  
2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
Adjourned at 4:41 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, October 17, 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, October 10, 2023 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel  
20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,  
October 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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