County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps, Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR

105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water

Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other

Special Districts.

Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of

the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.

9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session

Roll Call

Present:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the June 24, 2025 Meeting

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

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

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

County Executive Officer's Report

25-00001

County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on

County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major

projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and

the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and

no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.

No report from the Assistant County Executive Officer, Wade Horton.

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 HARTMANN

25-00610

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Detective Richard Miller upon his retirement from

the Sheriff’s Office after over 30 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa

Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-150

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00607

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Patricia J. Moore upon her retirement from Alpha

Resource Center.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-151

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00606

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring First 5 Santa Barbara County Children and

Families Commission as the July 2025 Employees of the Month for Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-152

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Honorary Resolutions

A-4)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00605

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jenavieve Shiloh upon her retirement from the

Auditor-Controller’s Office after over 15 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of

Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-153

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Administrative Items

A-5)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

25-00613

Consider recommendations regarding authorization for year-end transfers and revisions of

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

a) Approve Budget Revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for

County funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2025 (FY 2024-2025) which require a

majority approval vote (3/5) from the Board of Supervisors;

b) Approve Budget Revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for

County funds for the FY ended June 30, 2025 (FY 2024-2025) which require 4/5 approval vote

from the Board of Supervisors; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the

creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific

project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-6)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00590

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Central Coast Headway, Inc. for Driving

Under the Influence (DUI) Program Administrative Agency Services for Fiscal Years 2025-2028,

as follows:

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

Contractor with Central Coast Headway, Inc. (a local vendor) for the provision of DUI program

services pursuant to Title 9 Section 11937.6 9801.5. with a projected total revenue of

$111,000.00 ($37,000.00 annually) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028;

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

(i) suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience as provided in

Section 20 of the Agreement; and (ii) make immaterial changes to the Agreement as provided in

Section 26 of the Agreement; all without requiring the Board of Supervisors’ approval of an

amendment of the contracts, 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-7)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00592

Consider recommendations regarding Services Agreement with Thomas Ramirez d.b.a. Southern

Coast Janitorial for Janitorial Services for Fiscal Years 2025-2027, as follows:

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

Contractor with Thomas Ramirez d.b.a. Southern Coast Janitorial (a local vendor) for the provision

of janitorial services at Behavioral Wellness facilities for a total maximum contract amount not to

exceed $217,500.00, for the period of July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026;

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

(i) suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience as provided in

Section 20 of the Agreement; and (ii) make immaterial changes to the Agreement as provided in

Section 26 of the Agreement; 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-8)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00594

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Clearwater Security and Compliance

LLC for Information Technology Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2028, as follows:

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

Contractor with Clearwater Security and Compliance LLC (not a local vendor) for the provision of

an annual software as a service subscription of Integrated Risk Management, a cyber risk

management system, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $294,996.00, inclusive of

$98,332.00 per FY, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt the service under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of the

Agreement, to make immaterial changes to the Agreement per section 26 of the Agreement without

altering the maximum agreement 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-9)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00595

Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of a Mental Health Staffing Services Agreement

with Barton Medical, Inc. (Barton Medical) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2027, as follows:

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

Contractor with Barton Medical (not a local vendor) for the provision of temporary medical staffing

services for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $2,200,000.00 inclusive of

$1,100,000.00 per FY for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027;

b) Regarding the above Recommended Action, delegate to the Director of the Department of

Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to (i) suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under

the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of the Agreement; (ii) make immaterial changes as

well as add positions and/or approve rate changes not to exceed 10% of the rate currently stated in

the Exhibit B-1 per Section 26 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-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 mechanisms and/or fiscal

activity 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 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-10)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00603

Consider recommendations regarding the Participation Agreement with California Mental Health

Services Authority (CalMHSA) for Psychiatric Inpatient Concurrent Review (PICR)

Administrative and Fiscal Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Participation Agreement with CalMHSA for

PICR Program services (No. 12734-SB-PICR-25_26) for a maximum contract amount not to

exceed $139,440.00 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025; and

b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental

review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines

Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is 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 Nelson, 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-11)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00609

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Alcor Solutions,

Inc. for ServiceNow software-as-a-service workflow platform subscriptions for Fiscal Years

(FYs) 2023-2026, as follows:

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

Services of Independent Contractor with Alcor Solutions, Inc. (not a local vendor) (Board

Contract [BC] No. 23-088) to adjust certain standard terms and conditions, adjust ServiceNow

software-as-a-service subscriptions, and reduce the contract amount by $72.00 for a revised, total

maximum contract amount not to exceed $334,764.00, inclusive of $111,612.00 for each of FY

2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and $111,540.00 for FY 2025-2026, with no change to the contract

term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026;

b) Authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to order additional

services under the contract in an amount not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $33,476.00;

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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

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-12)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00612

Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement for mental health and other supportive

services with PathPoint, Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows:

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

Contractor with PathPoint (a local vendor) for the provision of mental health and residential

supported services, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $3,731,838.00, for the

period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026;

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

(i) suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of

the Agreement, (ii) make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement;

(iii) authorize additional services per Exhibits A-2, A-5, and A-6 of the Agreement; (iv) reallocate

funds between funding sources or programs with discretion per Exhibit B of the Agreement; adjust

the provisional rate with discretion per Exhibit B of the Agreement; (v) incorporate new codes and

make fee-for-service rate changes to Exhibit B-1 and B-3 Mental Health Services (MHS) (if

applicable) and may rate changes to Exhibit B-1 and B-3 MHS (if applicable) for County’s

operational reasons; (vi) and amend the goals, measures and outcomes in Exhibit E, all without

altering the Maximum Contract Amount, subject to the Board’s 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-13)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00611

Consider recommendations regarding a Renewal Agreement for Services of Independent

Contractor with CALM, Inc. for Mental Health Services, Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows:

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

Contractor with CALM, Inc. (a local vendor) for the provision of mental health services to children

and youth for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $3,694,440.00, for the period of

July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience as provided in

Section 20 of the Agreement, (ii) make immaterial changes to the Agreement as provided in

Section 26 of the Agreement, (iii) make changes to the service locations per Exhibits A-2, A-6,

A-7, A-8, and A-9; (iv) make changes to the staffing requirements per Exhibits A-2, A-6, A-7,

A-8, and A-9; (v) reallocate funds between funding sources as provided in Section I.E of Exhibit B

of the Agreement; (vi) incorporate new codes and make fee-for-service rate changes to Exhibits

B-1 and B-3 (if applicable); (vii) make rate changes to Exhibits B-1 and B-3 (if applicable) for

County’s operational reasons; (viii) make rate changes to or otherwise update Exhibits B-1 and

B-3 (if applicable) for multiyear contracts annually, and (ix) amend the Program goals, outcomes,

and measures as provided in Exhibits E-1, E-5, E-6, E-7, and E-8 of the Agreement; all without

altering the total 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 the

CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding

mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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-14)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00604

Consider recommendations regarding a master agreement and license agreement with Coral

Casino, LLC, for the placement of new swim platforms at Butterfly Beach, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the master agreement and license

agreement with Coral Casino., LLC for the seasonal placement and maintenance of swim platforms

at Butterfly Beach; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from review under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15265 and

Section 15311, subdivision (c), since the activities consist of the placement of seasonal or

temporary use items in generally the same locations from time to time in publicly owned areas

designed for public use, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

COUNTY COUNSEL

25-00608

Consider recommendations regarding a second amendment to the agreement for professional legal

services with Quarles and Brady, LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a second amendment to agreement for

professional legal services with Quarles and Brady, LLP extending the term to June 30, 2026; and

b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(5), 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 Nelson, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-16)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00581

Consider recommendations regarding a support position for Battery Energy Storage Systems

(BESS) Legislation: Assembly Bill (AB) 1285 and Senate Bill (SB) 283, as follows:

a) Adopt a position to support AB 1285 and SB 283, to increase community safety related to

BESS per the recommendation of the Legislative Program Committee; and

b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in

direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-17)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00601

Consider recommendations regarding grant award funding of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)

and Dispute Resolution Programs Act (DRPA) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 through

2028-2029, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Fighting Back Santa Maria

Valley for grant funding from the Dispute Resolution Program Account (Fund 1073) for an annual

amount of up to $137,500.00 for FYs 2025-2026 through 2028-2029 and an overall grant award

total not to exceed amount of $550,000.00;

b) Delegate to the County Executive Officer, or designee, the authority to carry out the County’s

administrative, noticing, and reporting obligations under the DRPA and its regulations; and

c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are government

fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-18)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00597

Consider recommendations regarding approval to participate in an Intergovernmental Transfer

(IGT) to receive reimbursement for uncompensated health care provided to Medi-Cal patients and

approval of Agreements with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and CenCal

Health (CenCal) for such participation, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement

(Contract No. IGT-24-0042) regarding transfer of public funds with the California Department of

Health Care Services in the amount of approximately $819,480.00 from County Health

Department to the Department of Health Care Services with a term of January 1, 2024 through

June 30, 2027;

b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Department Director to execute the

Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement with the Santa Barbara Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan for

participation in an Intergovernmental Transfer to obtain federal financial participation leveraged on

local dollars used for care provided to CenCal Health eligible patients with a term of January 1,

2024 through December 31, 2024; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of

the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions 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 physical impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved, ratified and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-19)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00600

Consider recommendations regarding the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG)

Program Agreement and Salary Resolution Amendment, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director to execute the CalCRG Program

Agreement No. CalCRG-2025-3351 for a period of three (3) years from June 1, 2025, to May

31, 2028, for a total amount of $2,900,000.00 for the purposes of improving County Health’s

client navigation and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program for individuals with

Substance Use Disorder (SUD);

b) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution, which allocates to County Health one (1) 1.0

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Health Care Program Coordinator, four (4) 4.0 FTE Health Services

Aides, one (1) 1.0 FTE Medical Social Services Practitioner, one (1) 0.5 FTE Alcohol and Drug

Service Specialist, and one (1) 0.5 FTE Behavioral Health Specialist. The award will fund limited

term positions in the department, Services and Supplies associated with the terms of the grant

agreement, and indirect costs;

c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010422 in the amount of $900,000.00 in the County

Health Department Health Care Fund for labor costs and services and supplies funded by

unanticipated revenue from the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic

Development in Fiscal Year 2025-2026;

d) Approve and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to make any required

certifications and to change the Project Representative in accordance with the Grant Agreement;

e) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to execute any future amendments to Grant

Agreement No. CalCRG-2025-3351 including changes to the Work Plan provided that the

amendment does not exceed ten percent (10%) ($290,000.00) of the total agreement amount,

upon review and concurrence by the Auditor Controller’s Office and County Counsel’s Office,

subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegate authority at any time; and

f) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4),

since the recommended actions are creation of a governmental funding mechanisms or other

governmental fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may

result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

b) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-154

c) Approved;

d) and e) Approved and authorized; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-20)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00599

Consider recommendations regarding the Medi-Cal Capacity, Access, and Workforce Grant

Program Funding Agreement, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department to execute the

Medi-Cal Capacity, Access, and Workforce Grant Program Funding Agreement for a period of

twelve months, beginning April 1, 2025 and terminating on March 31, 2026 for a total amount of

$343,624.00 for practice support and recruitment;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010475 in the amount of $343,624.00 in the County

Health Department Health Care Fund for Labor Costs, Hiring Incentives, and Services and

Supplies; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA

Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms or other

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

may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-21)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

25-00580

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Services of Independent

Contractor with eXchange IT, LLC, for Red Canary Cybersecurity End-Point Protection Services,

as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with eXchange IT to procure

continued Red Canary cybersecurity protection services in a base contract amount of $965,233.00

for the term beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028;

b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or their designee to order additional

services in an amount not to exceed $48,261.00; and

c) Determine that the above recommended 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 Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-22)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

25-00602

Receive and file the ITAM-0550 Acceptable Use Policy approved by the Executive Information

Technology Council (EITC) on April 23, 2025.

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

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

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-23)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00577

Consider recommendations regarding a report on an Emergency Permit (Case No.

24EMP-00011) to allow the repair of SoCal Gas’ natural gas transmission pipelines known as Line

1005 and Line 160, First and Second Districts, as follows:

a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 24EMP-00011, approved by the

Director of Planning and Development on September 10, 2024, which authorized the inspection

and repair of two stress, corrosion, and cracking indications demonstrating scouring and loss of

integrity of Line 1005 (L1005) and Line 160 (L160), which are both high-pressure gas

transmission pipelines; 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 Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-24)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00585

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for

commissioning and optimization of the Active Treatment System (ATS) at the Tajiguas ReSource

Center; Third District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (a

local vendor) to provide technical support for the commissioning and optimization of the ATS at the

Tajiguas ReSource Center for an amount not to exceed $124,500.00; and

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

15162, no substantial changes are proposed, no substantial changes in circumstances have

occurred, and no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the

Compost Management Unit (CMU) ATS project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation

measures have occurred, and therefore the recommended action is within the scope of the prior

environmental review documents for the ReSource Center CMU ATS project, including the

Addendum prepared for the ATS dated August 12, 2024 considered by the board on September

10, 2024 to the prior environmental review documents (Addendum dated August 15, 2023

considered on October 3, 2023, Revised Addendum to the Subsequent Environmental Impact

Report [EIR], considered on November 14, 2017, Subsequent EIR No. 12EIR-00000- 00002,

SCH No. 2012041068 certified by the Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016 and Subsequent

EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016) and therefore no new environmental

document shall be prepared for this action.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, 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-25)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00415

Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of a proposed Fee

Ordinance for Public Works Transportation Division’s Development Review and Plan Check

Review services, as follows:

a) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) updating fees for the Santa Barbara County Public

Works Department, pertaining to Transportation Division’s review of subdivision maps and other

documents related to development review and plan check review; and

b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that

are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical

changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l) and not a “project” as defined for

purposes of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

ORDINANCE NO. 5261

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

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

Lavagnino

1 - Supervisor Nelson

A-26)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00586

Consider recommendations regarding Professional Services Agreements with Geosyntec

Consultants, Inc. for regulatory compliance consulting services at County-owned and operated

solid waste facilities; First and Third Districts, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for groundwater and landfill gas

compliance consulting services with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (a local vendor) for the amount

not to exceed $209,400.00 for a term of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for stormwater compliance consulting

services with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for the amount not to exceed $284,100.00 for a term of

July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; 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)(5), finding that the actions consist of 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 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-27)

25-00587

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WATER

AGENCY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER

CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding Grant Applications for Flood Control, Water Agency, and

Project Clean Water Projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

a) Authorize the Project Clean Water Manager or designee to seek and apply for clean water

projects and program grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities

during FY 2025-2026;

b) Find 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 not a project under

the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4);

Acting as the Board of Directors of the Water Agency:

c) Authorize the Water Agency Manager or designee to seek and apply for water related projects

and program grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities during FY

2025-2026;

d) Find 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 not a project under

CEQA pursuant to Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4);

Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control District:

e) Authorize the Deputy Director, Engineering Manager, Environmental Manager or designee to

seek and apply for flood control, watershed management, fish passage projects, and program

grants from federal or state government agencies or other funding entities during FY 2025-2026;

and

f) Find 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 not a project under

CEQA pursuant to Guideline Section 15378 (b)(4).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Supervisors:

a) Authorized;

b) Approved;

Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:

c) Authorized;

d) Approved;

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

e) Authorized; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-28)

25-00589

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA

COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Recycled Water License Agreement with Punta De La

Laguna Properties, LLC, Fourth District, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a License Agreement to acquire rights of way for a

recycled water line on Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 113-250-018, owned by Punta De La

Laguna Properties, LLC; and

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

15162, no substantial changes are proposed, no substantial changes in circumstances have

occurred, and no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the

project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures have occurred, and therefore the

recommended action is within the scope of the prior environmental review documents for this

project, the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recycled Water Distribution Main (Phase

2), 09NGD-00000-00021, adopted by the Board of Directors on April 6, 2010 and the

Wastewater Reclamation Plant Facilities Master Plan and Habitat Conservation Plan Final

Mitigated Negative Declaration, 17NGD-00000-00015, adopted by the Board of Directors on

July 3, 2018, and no new environmental document is required.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-29)

25-00598

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding Agreements for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 for Flood

Control maintenance and Real Property services for routine work, Emergency Response Efforts,

and as-needed services, as follows:

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

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

Contractor for as-needed work for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance work, response to

emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes for the

period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 with the following contractors:

i) Bob’s Backhoe and Trucking (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00;

ii) CalPortland Construction (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00;

iii) Cushman Contracting Corporation (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00;

iv) Granite Construction Company (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00;

v) Lash Construction Company (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00;

vi) R.W. Scott Construction Company, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed

$2,000,000.00;

vii) Specialty Construction, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00;

viii) Tomasini Excavation (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00; and

ix) V. Lopez Jr. and Sons General Engineering Contractors, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount not

to exceed $1,000,000.00;

b) Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent

Contractor with Tierra Contracting, Inc. (a local vendor) in the amount not to exceed

$1,000,000.00 for as needed work for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance work, to respond

to emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes for

the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in a form substantially similar to the template

attached hereto, and upon the review and concurrence of the Auditor Controller, Risk

Management, and County Counsel;

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

Contractor with Hamner, Jewell and Associates (a tri-county vendor) for real property and land

acquisition services needed for the Capital Improvement Program, Flood Control’s routine

maintenance work, to respond to emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any

other flood control purposes in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for the period of July 1,

2025 through June 30, 2026;

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

Contractor with Enviroscaping, Inc. (a local vendor) for installation, maintenance, and landscaping

of revegetation sites for Capital Improvement Program, Flood Control’s routine maintenance work,

to respond to emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control

purposes in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30,

2026;

e) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute written Notices to Proceed within

the scopes of the above listed agreements on an as-needed basis; and

f) Find that the recommended actions to approve as-needed contracts for maintenance, emergency,

engineering, real property, revegetation/maintenance services, and other types of flood control

work are fiscal activities not constituting a “Project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act, as set forth in 14 CCR 15378(b)(4).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

a) i) through ix) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized;

c) and d) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

e) Authorized; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-30)

25-00583

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding as-needed trucking, crane, and street sweeping services

agreements for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, as follows:

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

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute agreements for crane services for the period of July

1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 with each of the

following contractors:

i) OST Trucks and Cranes, Inc. (a tri-county vendor); and

ii) Rockin CJ Transport, Inc. (a local vendor);

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute agreements for trucking services for the period of

July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in the amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 with each of the

following contractors:

i) Bob’s Backhoe and Trucking (a local vendor); and

ii) Rockin CJ Transport, Inc. (a local vendor);

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute agreements for street sweeping services for the

period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 with

each of the following contractors:

i) SCA of CA, LLC (a tri-county vendor); and

ii) Spadaro Enterprises, Inc. (a local vendor);

d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute written notices to proceed within

the scopes of the agreements at an hourly rate and on an as-needed basis; and

e) Find that the recommended actions to approve contracts for crane, trucking, and street

sweeping services are not a “Project” subject to environmental review under the California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

a) i) and ii) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) i) and ii) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) i) and ii) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

d) Authorized; and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-31)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00574

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and

Families for Child Welfare Services Senate Bill 163 Wraparound Services and Family Urgent

Response System, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for

Children and Families (local vendor), to provide Child Welfare Services Senate Bill 163

Wraparound Services and Family Urgent Response System in the amount not to exceed

$1,027,947.78 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and

b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(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 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-32)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00575

Consider recommendations regarding $60,000.00 grant funding to the Department of Social

Services from CenCal Health for the Farmworker Resource Center, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Social Services Director or designee to execute the grant to receive

$60,000.00 grant funding from CenCal Health for the Farmworker Resource Center; 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-33)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00576

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Pathway Family Services, Inc. for Child

Welfare Services Support for Children and Youth with Complex Needs, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Pathway Family Services, Inc.

to provide Child Welfare Services Support for Children and Youth with Complex Needs in the

amount not to exceed $200,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and

b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(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 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:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-34)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00578

Consider recommendations regarding the Agreements with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. dba

Eckerd Connects to operate the America’s Job Center of California, the Workforce Innovation

and Opportunity Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services, and the High Road

Construction Careers: Resilient Workforce Fund Program, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.

dba Eckerd Connects (not a local vendor), to assume the role of America’s Job Center of

California Operator, and Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider in Santa Barbara

County for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,307,219.00 for the period of July 1, 2025

through June 30, 2028;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.

dba Eckerd Connects (not a local vendor), to provide High Road Construction Careers: Resilient

Workforce Fund Program services for a total contract amount not to exceed $215,498.26 for the

period of July 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026;

c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to adjust the Line Item Budget of the

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. dba Eckerd Connects for America’s Job Center of California

Operator, and Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider, and High Road

Construction Careers: Resilient Workforce Fund Agreements, without exceeding the total contract

amounts;

d) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to extend the High Road Construction

Careers: Resilient Workforce Fund contract with Workforce Development Board of Ventura

County and Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. dba Eckerd Connects, and

agreements with Eckerd Connects for America’s Job Center of California Operator, and Adult and

Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider, and to allocate the amount of unused funds from the

previous Fiscal Year (FY) budget to the next FY budget, subject to appropriations and budget

approval;

e) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee, subject to appropriations and budget

approval, to amend the Agreements with Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. dba Eckerd Connects for

America’s Job Center of California Operator, and Adult and Dislocated Worker and High Road

Construction Careers: Resilient Workforce Fund by increasing the maximum contract amount in an

amount not to exceed amount of unused funds from previous FY to the next FY; and

f) Determine that the activities are not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since these activities are 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 Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

c) through e) Authorized; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Hearing Requests

A-35)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00579

Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal

Year (FY) 2025-2026 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (greater

Goleta), as follows:

a) Receive a written report that contains a description of each parcel of real property receiving the

extended library facilities and services in CSA No. 3 (Goleta) and the amount of the special tax for

each parcel for FY 2025-2026;

b) Direct Community Services Department staff to file the Report with the Clerk of the Board; and

c) Set a hearing to consider the adoption of the Resolution, as follows:

(Set a hearing for July 15, 2025. Time estimate: 10 minutes)

i) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2025-2026 library special tax

rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.30%; and

ii) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and

15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no

direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received;

b) Directed; and

c) i) and ii) Set for July 15, 2025 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 10 MINS.).

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-36)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00582

Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Orcutt and Providence

Landing Community Facilities Districts Special Tax Levy, as follows:

a) Receive the Administration Reports summarizing the Proposed FY 2025-2026 Special Tax

Levy for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt

Community Plan) and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1

(Providence Landing); and

b) Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the FY 2025-2026 Special Tax Levy for

the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan)

and for the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence

Landing), as follows:

(Set a hearing for July 15, 2025. Time estimate: 10 minutes)

i) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community

Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan);

ii) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community

Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing);

iii) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District

No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax

to be levied on each parcel for FY 2025-2026 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other

designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list;

iv) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District

No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax to

be levied on each parcel for FY 2025-2026 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated

official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; and

v) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and

15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no

direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received; and

b) i) through v) Set for July 15, 2025 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 10 MINS.).

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Item

A-37)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00151

Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Authorizing the Sheriff, or his designee, to Enter

into an Agreement with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for Day

Reporting Centers, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Sheriff, or his designee, on behalf of the County of Santa

Barbara to enter into an Agreement with the CDCR and execute other documents made part of the

Agreement to provide continued services for parolees at the two Day Reporting Centers in the

County of Santa Barbara, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, subject to the

concurrence of Risk Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller’s Office; and

b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that they are government

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-155

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

12:00 P.M. ..... Recess to Closed Session

Closed Session

25-00616

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)

In the Matter of the Appeal of J. Jacobsen v. Santa Barbara County Health, before the Santa

Barbara County Civil Service Commission.

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

(Government Code section 54956.8)

Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 081-130-070, 17100 Calle Mariposa Reina, Gaviota,

California, 93117 (Third Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk

Lagerquist. Negotiating party: David Rose, for Point Arguello Pipeline Company. Under

negotiation: Price and terms of payment.

Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 081-130-019 and 081-130-060, 16899 Highway 101,

Goleta, California, 93117 (Third Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services

Director Kirk Lagerquist. Negotiating party: Walid Masri, for Gaviota Terminal Company. Under

negotiation: Price and terms of payment.

Report from Closed Session

No reportable action taken.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

25-00593

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES

DEPARTMENT

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Annual Santa Barbara County Crop and

Livestock Report for 2024, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)

a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Crop and Livestock Report for 2024; 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 actions 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: 9:25 AM - 9:57 AM (32 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Claire Wineman addressed the Board.

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:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00591

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Tri-County Regional Energy Network

(3C-REN) 2024 Impact Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Receive and file the 3C-REN 2024 Annual Report; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to

environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of

governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 9:57 AM - 10:29 AM (32 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) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00588

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)

Annual Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Receive and file an annual member agency update presentation from Central Coast Community

Energy; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to

environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of

governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 10:29 AM - 11:01 AM (32 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; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00615

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Richards Ranch Reorganization [Local

Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) File No. 24-08] and Tax Exchange Update, as follows:

(EST. TIME: 40 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a report on the status of negotiations on a tax exchange Agreement between the

County of Santa Barbara (County) and the City of Santa Maria (City) as required by the proposed

Richards Ranch Reorganization - Annexation to the City, LAFCO File No. 24-08;

b) As permitted by Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 99(b)(8) and 99(e)(2), delegate authority

to the County Executive Officer to seek and execute an extension agreement, if needed, with the

City to allow the parties additional time to engage in the independent fiscal analysis phase with a

third-party consultant, and if needed, the mediation and arbitration processes required by Revenue

and Taxation Code section 99(e);

c) Direct staff to continue negotiating a tax exchange Agreement for Board consideration and

provide staff with further direction as appropriate; and

d) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in

direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the

purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines

Section 15378(b)(5).

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIMEl 11:15 AM - 11:52 AM (37 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Hugh Montgomery addressed the Board.

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Delegated;

c) Directed; and Further directed staff, as follows: (1) Incorporate the eight

negotiation principles outlined by Supervisor Nelson in his Julyꢀ1,ꢀ2025 memo to

the Board of Supervisors; and (2) Authorize the CEO to seek and approve

extension agreements, if needed, with the City covering not only the fiscal

analysis phase but all process phases, in order to continue and deepen the

ongoing conversations; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00596

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an appeal of the County Planning Commission

Approval of the G and K Farm/K and G Flower Cannabis Processing Structure Design Review

Project, Case Nos. 25APL-00008 and 19BAR-00000-00225, First District, as follows:

(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 25APL-00008;

b) Make the required findings for Preliminary Design Review approval of the project, Case No.

19BAR-00000-00225, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;

c) Find that the project is exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15268 because the

land use entitlements, Case Nos. 19CUP-00000-00062, 20AMD-00000-00003, and

19CDP-00000-00157, have already been approved and under the County’s Design Review

ordinance, the Board of Supervisors lacks authority to address environmental impacts as part of the

Preliminary Design Review appeal; and

d) Grant de novo Preliminary Design Review approval of the project.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this

matter be withdrawn from the agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00584

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Third Quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025

update on cannabis taxation, permitting, licensing, and enforcement, as follows:

(EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)

a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, business

licensing, and enforcement;

b) Provide any other direction to staff regarding the County’s cannabis program; and

c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in

direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the

purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines

Section 15378(b)(5).

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:52 AM - 12:04 PM (12 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) No action taken; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Adjourned at 12:53 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

County Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor

Santa Barbara

Challenges

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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, July 1, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20

at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, July 5,

2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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