County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams  
Second District - Laura Capps, Vice Chair  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Chair  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, May 14, 2024  
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 April 30, 2024 and May 3, 2024 Special Meetings  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Approval of Minutes of the May 7, 2024 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams, 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  
24-00001  
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 County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato.  
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 LAVAGNINO  
24-00479  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 12, 2024 through May 18, 2024 as National  
Peace Officers’ Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-113  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
24-00485  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 19, 2024 through May 25, 2024 as National  
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-114  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Administrative Items  
A-3)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
24-00466  
Consider recommendations regarding Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. (AHP), Fiscal Years  
(FYs) 2023-2027 Grant Agreement for the Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program,  
as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or  
designee to execute the BHBH Grant Agreement with AHP, a Massachusetts for-profit entity (not  
a local provider), serving as the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)  
administrator for the BHBH program, Agreement No. 22-20456, for the provision of emergency  
and interim housing and rental assistance for those who are experiencing or will be experiencing  
homelessness and who have serious behavioral health conditions for a maximum grant amount of  
$9,932,242.00 for the period of June 23, 2023, through June 30, 2027; and  
b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal  
activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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:  
A-4)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00459  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to a Subrecipient Agreement with  
Good Samaritan Shelter for Prevention, Shelter Diversion and Re-Housing programs, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment (Second Amendment) to the  
Subrecipient Agreement between the County and Good Samaritan Shelter, to revise Exhibit A  
(Scope of Services) and Exhibit B (Budget) under the existing Subrecipient Agreement for  
Prevention, Shelter Diversion and Re-Housing programs funded by American Rescue Plan Act  
(ARPA) of 2021 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for persons who are at risk of losing  
housing or have recently lost housing; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the  
creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not  
involve a 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 Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-5)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00468  
Consider recommendations regarding a Bid Waiver for BioBag Americas, Inc., as follows:  
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed  
$35,000.00 with BioBag Americas, Inc., County Vendor No. 002072, and waive competitive  
bidding by the County of Santa Barbara pursuant to Santa Barbara County Code Section 2-39,  
subdivision (c); and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) since this is a continuing  
administrative or maintenance activity, such as a purchase for supplies.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-6)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00469  
Consider recommendations regarding County Arts Making Impact Grant Award Disbursement  
Recommendations, as follows:  
a) Review and approve the County Arts Commission’s recommended grant awards for the 2024  
County Arts Making Impact grant cycle; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they  
consist of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the  
environment; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist of government fiscal  
activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Reviewed and approved; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-7)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00471  
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Contract Amendment with Blackbird  
Architects, Inc. for the Jalama Restrooms Replacement Project, Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services  
Contract with Blackbird Architects, Inc. (Blackbird) in the amount not to exceed $124,000.00 to  
allow Blackbird to continue to provide design construction administration services for the Jalama  
Restrooms Replacement Project (Project); and  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project covered by the above recommended  
action (c), and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding  
environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and  
therefore these actions are within the scope of the project covered by the mitigated negative  
declaration and monitoring program under 16CDP-00000-00106 approved and adopted by the  
Planning Commission for this project on October 13, 2021, and determine that therefore no new  
environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-8)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00472  
Consider recommendations regarding the Execution of State of California Permanent Local  
Housing Allocation (PLHA) Subrecipient Agreement with the Housing Trust Fund of Santa  
Barbara County, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a subrecipient agreement with the Housing Trust  
Fund of Santa Barbara County, for a term that begins May 14, 2024, and ends December 31,  
2025 (Subrecipient Agreement) for the distribution of $374,793.00 in State of California PLHA  
grant funds for delivery of a Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program;  
b) Authorize the County’s Community Services Department Director, or his designee, to approve  
and execute amendments to the Subrecipient Agreement, as necessary to revise Budget line items,  
provided the total Budget is not increased, to extend the term by up to 12 months, and to approve  
necessary administrative changes to the Subrecipient Agreement that are necessary to conform with  
Federal, State, and local laws, guidelines, policies, and funding amounts; and  
c) Determine that the approval of the recommended actions is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines 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 potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-9)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
24-00456  
Consider recommendations regarding a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal  
Services with Outside Counsel, Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Oppenheimer Investigations  
Group LLP to extend the agreement through December 31, 2024, increase the maximum contract  
amount from $100,000.00 to $150,000.00, update the Statement of Work, and add additional  
attorney investigators; 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)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists  
of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-10)  
24-00482  
COUNTY COUNSEL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL  
AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract with Atkinson, Andelson,  
Loya, Rudd and Romo, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services between the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water  
Conservation District and Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd, and Romo, through June 30, 2025, for  
a total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000.00; 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 Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-11)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00480  
Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009703 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision  
Request Nos. 0009627; 0009639; and 0009668 (4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-12)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00463  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with Sherpa Government Solutions, LLC for  
Budget Development Software Services, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with Sherpa Government Solutions,  
LLC for the provision of budget development software service in a total contract amount not to  
exceed $4,067,707.00, inclusive of $211,527.00 for implementation, $3,028,040.00 for ongoing  
software as a service for fifteen years, $629,762.00 for optional publication services, and  
$198,378.00 for optional administrative support services, recommended for the first two years  
after implementation, effective upon Board execution of the agreement through May 31, 2039;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009663 to establish appropriations of $159,260.00 in  
General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies, funded by the release of  
Committed County Enterprise Resource Planning Project fund balance; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant  
physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; 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-13)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
24-00455  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a non-cash donation greater than  
$10,000.00 from One805, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (Fire Department) to accept a non-cash  
donation of two (2) Yamaha FX HO rescue watercraft, two (2) Big Foot Beach Wheels  
heavy-duty carts, two (2) rescue boards with accessories, two (2) Swellpro waterproof drones  
with accessories, one (1) DJI Matrice 30T drone w/ accessories, one (1) DJI Mavic 3 Thermal  
drone with accessories for a total of $75,043.03 from One805; and  
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
review per CEQA Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3), since it can be seen with certainty that there is  
no possibility that the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-14)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
24-00483  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Disaster Service Worker (DSW)  
Employee Policy, as follows:  
a) Approve the revised Santa Barbara County DSW Employee Policy which sets forth the  
County’s DSW Program, including response requirements, training, and cost tracking and  
recovery; and  
b) Determine that the action is not a “project” under the provisions of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it 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 Williams,  
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-15)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00453  
Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSAs), as  
follows:  
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and  
administer, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 MSAs with the vendors, and in the amounts, set forth in the  
MSA Listing - May 14, 2024 for the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work as  
in Exhibit A to such MSAs; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines  
because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and directed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
24-00464  
Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Federal Engineering, Inc., for the Public Safety Radio System  
Replacement Project, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor (BC21095) with Federal Engineering, Inc., a Maryland corporation  
(Federal Engineering), to extend the term to June 30, 2026, for consulting services associated with  
technical implementation services for the Public Safety Radio System Replacement Project; and  
b) Find that, on July 13, 2021, the Board determined the project to be exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15301 as the actions consist of the operation,  
repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities,  
mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or  
former use; 15302 as the actions consist or replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and  
facilities located on the same site and with the same purpose and capacity; 15303 as the actions  
consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and  
installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; 5061(b)(3) as it can be seen  
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the  
environment; and that the recommended actions are within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-17)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00478  
Consider recommendations regarding an Assembly Bill (AB) 178 Local Government  
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation Grant Funding Allocation, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Health, or designee, to make certifications and to  
accept a grant funding allocation award of $44,548.47 in AB 178 Local Government  
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation Assistance Program funding through the California  
Conference of Directors of Environmental Health for the period of June 30, 2024 through May 31,  
2025;  
b) Approve a temporary waiver of Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation initial plan review  
fees, application plus hourly fees, for Environmental Justice (EJ) communities within the  
unincorporated county (as defined in Gov. Code Section 65302, subd. (h)(4)(A)) for the period of  
June 30, 2024 through May 31, 2025;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009655 in the amount of $44,549.00 for the  
unanticipated revenue from the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health to be  
designated for use in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation  
program; and  
d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” with the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4),  
since the recommended actions are the creation of governmental funding mechanisms or other  
government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized;  
b) through d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-18)  
24-00228  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA  
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Laguna County Sanitation District, Ordinance Relative to  
Service Charges, Connection Charges, and Trunk Sewer Fees and Resolution Relative to  
Collection of Service Charges on the Tax Roll; Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and  
4142 to Change the Annual Service Charge, Connection Charge, and the Dutard-Solomon and  
Bradley Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees;  
b) Consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax roll;  
and  
c) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they  
are modifications of service charges, connection charges, and trunk line fees for the purposes of  
meeting operating and capital expenses, as well as for meeting financial reserve needs required to  
maintain services within this existing service area, and the modifications in charges and fees are not  
for the construction of capital projects for the expansion of the service system and approve the  
filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis; or  
d) If majority protest, take no action and provide direction to staff.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Adopted;  
ORDINANCE NO. 5211  
b) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-115  
c) Approved; and  
d) No further action taken.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00474  
Consider recommendations regarding Transportation Development Act-Local Transportation Fund  
(TDA-LTF) Claim for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a $432,077.00 claim of a total  
allocation of $3,612,598.00 in TDA-LTF funds for FY 2024-2025 with the Santa Barbara County  
Association of Governments (SBCAG); and  
b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or  
maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and  
procedure making), and will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-116  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-20)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00473  
Consider recommendations regarding Measure A Five-Year Program of Projects for Fiscal Years  
2024-2025 through 2028-2029, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution for the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years  
2024-2025 through 2028-2029 and distribution formula for submittal to the Santa Barbara County  
Local Transportation Authority for acceptance;  
b) Reaffirm Resolution 10-101, which establishes priorities and policies for the use of the local  
portion of the ½ cent sales tax for the transportation needs in Santa Barbara County;  
c) Direct staff to prepare Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Road Maintenance Annual Plan based upon  
approved Measure A Program of Projects; and  
d) Determine that this action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), as the proposed project(s) consists of the  
operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,  
mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use  
beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks,  
gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and approve the filing of the Notice of  
Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-117  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-21)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00476  
Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency  
Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions,  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to  
emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects  
following the recent 2023 and 2024 storm events (23STM1, 23STM2, 24STM1, 24STM2) and  
Refugio culvert repairs and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not  
permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director (4/5 vote required);  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of  
consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and  
determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions  
are terminated;  
d) Determine that the 2023 winter storms (23STM1 and 23STM2) emergency actions were found  
by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) on February 7, 2023. A Notice  
of Exemption was filed on this basis on February 7, 2023, and the proposed action is within the  
scope of that Notice of Exemption;  
e) Determine that the 2024 winter storm (24STM1 and 24STM2) emergency actions were found  
by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15269(d) on February 27, 2024. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on  
February 27, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption; and  
f) Determine that the Refugio Rd. culvert repair emergency actions are statutorily exempt under  
CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269, as they involve specific actions to  
prevent and mitigate an emergency associated with a failed culvert threatening public road  
infrastructure, and direct the staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board of  
Supervisors on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) through f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
24-00477  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency  
Response Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions,  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to  
emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, and debris removal projects following the  
2023 and 2024 winter storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency  
will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director (4/5 vote required);  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency  
actions and determine, by a 4/5 vote, whether there is a need to continue the emergency actions  
until the actions are terminated;  
d) Determine that the recommended actions related to and continuations of the January 31 -  
February 2024 storms are statutorily exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c), and a Notice of Exemption was filed  
on this basis on February 27, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of  
Exemption;  
e) Determine that these emergency actions related to and continuations of 2023 storm response  
were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15269(c) and a Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 24,  
2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption; and  
f) Determine that emergency actions for the Santa Maria River Restoration of Alignment Project  
were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA pursuant to  
Executive Order N-10-23, as well as State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) on September 12,  
2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of the Notice of Exemption filed on September  
19, 2023.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) through f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-23)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
24-00316  
Consider recommendations regarding the renewal of the Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use  
Ordinance, as follows:  
a) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to re-adopt and amend  
the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; and  
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 Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5212  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
24-00452  
Consider recommendations regarding the 2023 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)  
Funds ($122,375.00) for Bomb Squad Equipment, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the County Executive Officer to execute an Inter-Local Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Barbara and the County of Santa Barbara, an  
Inter-Local MOU between the City of Santa Maria and the County of Santa Barbara, and an  
Inter-Local MOU between the City of Lompoc and the County of Santa Barbara;  
b) Authorize the Sheriff or his designee to execute a grant agreement with the United States  
Department of Justice, upon review and approval of County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller,  
or their designees, when the anticipated Justice Assistance Grant funding is awarded;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009611 to establish appropriations of $15,200.00 in  
Sheriff's Office General Fund for Services and Supplies ($15,200.00) funded by Unanticipated  
Revenue from Intergovernmental Revenue - Federal;  
d) Authorize the County Executive Officer to execute the “Certifications and Assurances by the  
Chief Executive of the Applicant Government” form no sooner than 30 days after the Board’s  
authorization of this action item; and  
e) Find 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 involves  
government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized;  
b) Authorized;  
c) Approved;  
d) Authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-25)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
24-00465  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with Nancy K. Bohl, Inc. for Counseling  
Services, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Nancy K. Bohl Inc. to  
provide counseling, training, critical incident intervention, and support to emergency service and  
public safety personnel for the Sheriff-Coroner’s Office for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$200,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms that do  
not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant impact  
on the environment and are, therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) according to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines and that the activity is not a  
“Project” per Section 15378(b)(5) since it is an organized 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 Williams,  
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-26)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00467  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara  
County for Community Pathway Program, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Family Services Agency of  
Santa Barbara County (local vendor) to provide the Community Pathway Program for a total  
contract amount not to exceed $365,237.00 for the period of May 14, 2024 through June 30,  
2025; 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 Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-27)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
24-00451  
Consider recommendations regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter  
ended March 31, 2024 and Investment Policy Statement, as follows:  
a) Accept for filing the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2024  
pursuant to California Government Code Section 53646(b);  
b) Review and approve the Investment Pool Policy Statement pursuant to California Government  
Code Section 53646; and  
c) Authorize the County Treasurer to manage the investment pool in accordance with the policy,  
pursuant to Section 53646(a) and 53607 of the Government Code.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Accepted;  
b) Reviewed and approved; and  
c) Authorized.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-28)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
24-00458  
Consider recommendations regarding a Property Tax System Software contract extension for  
maintenance, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Schedules amending the existing Master  
Agreement for Licensed Software, Hardware, and Services with Manatron, Inc. for an additional  
amount not to exceed $1,249,373.00 for maintenance, and extending the Agreement for a period  
of five Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of  
the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not  
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical  
impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Board of Supervisors  
A-29)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00449  
Approve the reappointment of Eloisa Chavez to the Human Services Commission, term ending  
June 30, 2027, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-30)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00450  
Approve the appointment of Lauren Penepacker to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2027, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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:  
Hearing Requests  
A-31)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00457  
Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Recommended Budget for  
the County of Santa Barbara and Recommended Budget for the County of Santa Barbara as  
Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency, as follows:  
Acting concurrently as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District;  
Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District; Board  
of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District; Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Water  
Agency and other special districts under the supervision and control of the Board of Supervisors:  
a) Set a hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget for the County of Santa Barbara,  
which includes the County’s General Operating Budget as well as budgets of special districts  
governed by the Board of Supervisors, to begin Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and, if necessary,  
continue on Thursday June 13, 2024;  
b) Direct the publication of the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget for the purpose of  
conducting a budget hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 29064(c);  
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378  
that the above fiscal activities are not a project under CEQA;  
Acting as Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency:  
d) Set a hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget for the County of Santa Barbara as  
Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency to begin  
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and, if necessary, continue on Thursday June 13, 2024;  
e) Direct the publication of the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget for the County of Santa  
Barbara as Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency for  
the purpose of conducting a budget hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 29064(c); and  
f) Determine pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 that the above fiscal activities are not a  
project under CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District;  
Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation  
District; Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District; Board of  
Directors, Santa Barbara County Water Agency and other Special Districts  
under Supervision and control of the Board of Supervisors:  
a) Set for a hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and, if necessary, continue on  
Thursday June 13, 2024;  
b) Directed;  
c) Approved;  
Acting as Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara  
Redevelopment Agency:  
d) Set for a hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and, if necessary, continue on  
Thursday June 13, 2024;  
e) Directed; and  
f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-32)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
24-00454  
Set a hearing to consider of the County Planning Commission to approve amendments to the Rice  
Ranch Specific Plan to allow for future installation of permanent lighting at the Orcutt Community  
Park Sports Field Lighting Project (23SPP-00001), as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 18, 2024. Time estimate: 1 hour 30 minutes)  
a) Receive and file the County Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve amendments to  
the Rice Ranch Specific Plan to allow for future installation of permanent lighting at the Orcutt  
Community Park;  
b) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance for amendments to the current Rice  
Ranch Specific Plan in compliance with Chapter 35.88 of the County Land Use and Development  
Code;  
c) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and  
d) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda of June 25, 2024, to consider recommendations, as  
follows:  
i) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 23SPP-00001, including  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
ii) After considering the Addendum, together with the previously certified Rice Ranch Supplemental  
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (03-EIR-05), and the 2015 Addendum to 03-EIR-05,  
determine that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA State  
Guidelines Section 15162, Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations, and 15164, Addendum to  
an EIR or Negative Declaration; and  
iii) Approve the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance for amendments to the current Rice  
Ranch Specific Plan in compliance with Chapter 35.88 of the County Land Use and Development  
Code.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 18, 2024 in Santa Maria  
(EST. TIME 1 HR. 30 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-33)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
24-00470  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Appeal of the County Planning  
Commission Approval of the Moriarty Holdings Cannabis Cultivation Project, Case Nos.  
23APL-00005, 23CUP-00014, and 19LUP-00000-00273, Fourth District, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 4, 2024. Time estimate: 1 hour)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00005;  
b) Make the required findings for approval of the Project, Case No. 23CUP-00014, including  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine that the previously certified Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)  
(17EIR-00000-00003) is adequate and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative  
Declaration is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15168(c); and  
d) Grant approval of the Project, Case No. 23CUP-00014, subject to the conditions of approval.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 4, 2024 in Santa Barbara  
(EST. TIME 1 HR.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-34)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00475  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding Resolutions to establish Solid Waste Tipping  
Fees, Collection Rates, and Parcel Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 4, 2024. Time estimate: 15 minutes)  
a) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2024, setting the fee schedules for solid waste  
handling and disposal fees at County solid waste facilities for FY 2024-2025;  
b) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2024, setting the Parcel Fee Schedule for the  
Cuyama Valley for FY 2024-2025;  
c) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2024, setting the fee schedules for solid waste  
collection rates in the unincorporated Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 service areas for FY 2024-2025;  
d) Determine that the proposed actions are for the establishment, modification, structuring,  
restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public  
agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses; that no expansion of services or  
facilities will result, and therefore the proposed actions are exempt from California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to guidelines 14 CCR 15273(a) (1), (2), (3) and (4) and approve  
the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis; and  
e) Determine that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, that one new capital project  
(Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase) to be funded by the proposed rates, has been subject to  
separate environmental review and approval by the Board of Supervisors, that no new effects will  
occur and no new mitigation would be required and therefore the action to approve rates and fees  
to support construction this project is within the scope of Subsequent Environmental Impact Report  
23EIR-00001 certified by the Board on March 19, 2024 prepared for the Tajiguas Landfill  
Capacity Increase Project and that no new environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 4, 2024 in Santa Barbara  
(EST. TIME 15 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Administrative Item  
A-35)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00487  
Adopt a Resolution to amend the 2024 Board of Supervisors’ Schedule of Meeting Dates and  
Locations to cancel the May 21, 2024 Board of Supervisors Meeting.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-118  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
24-00002  
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) (24-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Promoted the Cultural Homestay International Foreign Exchange Student  
Program – Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed Concerns with the State of California Funding Deficits and  
Expressed Concerns with Electronic Voting Practices – Phillip Gallanders  
addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed Concerns with Electronic Voting Practices and Concerns with  
Fraudulent Elections – Chuck Williams, Sherry Foster, and LeAnne Woolever  
addressed the Board  
Re: Local SEIU 721 Members Expressed Concerns Regarding Employee  
Workload, Recruitment, Retention, and Wages – Revi Levi, Winona Mounts, and  
Yuri Gomez addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed Concerns with the Conditions of the Chumash Heritage Site  
known as Hammonds Meadow – David Blue Wolf Diaz addressed the Board  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
24-00486  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)  
Joseph Rocco Peransi v. City of Goleta, City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, and  
California Department of Transportation, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No.  
22CV02337.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54957.6)  
Employee organizations: all bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.  
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.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
24-00382  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an amendment to Chapter 27 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code related to management positions exempt from the Civil Service to align with  
changes in management classifications, effective July 4, 2024, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 27, Article II,  
Section 27-25-Persons Deemed Exempt from Provisions of This Article-of the Santa Barbara  
County Code;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of June 4, 2024 to consider the adoption  
(second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 27, Article II, Section 27-25 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code, as follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 27, Article II,  
Section 27-25-Persons Deemed Exempt from Provisions of This Article-of the Santa Barbara  
County Code; and  
ii) 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.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 9:47 AM - 9:49 AM (2 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved of an Ordinance amending Chapter 27,  
Article II, Section 27-25-Persons Deemed Exempt from Provisions of This  
Article-of the Santa Barbara County Code;  
b) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) i) and ii) Set for June 4, 2024 on the Administrative Agenda in Santa Barbara.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
24-00461  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Housing Authority of the County of Santa  
Barbara Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of  
Hollister Lofts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982  
(TEFRA) regarding the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara of  
tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue obligations, for the benefit of Hollister Lofts, L.P., and  
consider public comment;  
b) Adopt a Resolution approving the issuance by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa  
Barbara of its multifamily housing revenue obligations for the benefit of Hollister Lofts, L.P. in an  
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000.00, to finance the acquisition and  
construction of a 35-unit multifamily rental housing facility to be located in the County of Santa  
Barbara at 4560 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; and  
c) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 9:50 AM - 9:52 AM (2 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Williams, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Conducted a public hearing;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-119  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
3)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00484  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Cannabis Cultivation Taxation Options, as  
follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)  
a) Consider two alternative methods for cannabis taxation for cultivation:  
i) Option 1: Square foot tax rate with a minimum Base Tax Rate and Activity Tax Rate; or  
ii) Option 2: Hybrid structure of Gross Receipts Tax Rate with a minimum Base Tax Rate based on  
square footage;  
iii) Direct staff to return on June 25, 2024 with a Taxation Ordinance and ballot measure for  
cannabis operations for the November 2024 General Election ballot; and  
iv) Direct staff to incorporate ballot language to allow for flexibility to adjust square footage tax  
rates at the Board’s discretion without returning to the voters; OR  
b) Take no action and maintain the current gross receipts taxation method; and  
c) Determine that pursuant to 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: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 9:52 AM - 1:27 AM (3 HR. 35 MIN.)  
Michael Palmer, Micah Anderson, Kevin Wilson, Mario de la Piedra, Peter  
Dugre, Amy Steinfeld, Todd Mehl, Teddy Cabugos, Grant Trexler addressed the  
Board.  
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) i) No action taken;  
a) ii) Approved Option 2, as follows: (1) Hybrid Structure with an Activity Tax  
Rate based on state licensed square footage and gross receipts rate, with  
cultivators paying the greater of the two; (2) Activity rate applies to areas where  
activity occurring, defined as transfers; (3) Base Activity Rate: $.10 for outdoor  
and $1.00 for non-outdoor; (4) Cap Activity Rate: $.75 for outdoor and $2.50 for  
non-outdoor; (5) Amendments may be made by the Board of Supervisors biennially  
following implementation, requiring a 4/5ths majority vote;  
a) iii) and iv) Directed;  
b) No action taken; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Nelson  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Lavagnino  
4)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00384  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter  
7A - County Arts Plan to revise Sections 7A-2, 7A-3, and 7A-5, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30  
MIN.)  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 7A  
to amend Section 7A-2, 7A-3 and 7A-5;  
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and  
c) Continue to the Administrative Agenda of June 4, 2024 to consider recommendations, as  
follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 7A  
to amend Section 7A-2, 7A-3, and 7A-5; and  
ii) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
CEQA, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of an  
organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:51 PM - 3:05 PM (14 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved of an Ordinance to amend County Code  
Chapter 7A to amend Section 7A, 7A-3, and 7A-5;  
b) Approved;  
c) i) and ii) Set for June 4, 2024 on the Administrative Agenda in Santa Barbara;  
and  
Directed staff to return to the Board establishing a temporary ad-hoc  
subcommittee tasked with negotiating with the Santa Barbara Bowl to formalize  
the process and identify additional funding sources to support the County's arts  
services for the public.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Lavagnino  
5)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00460  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Five Year Capital Improvement Program  
(CIP), Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 through FY 2028-2029, as follows: (EST. TIME: 35 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file the detailed Five-Year CIP, FY 2024-2025 through FY 2028-2029;  
b) Review and grant preliminary, non-binding conceptual approval of the projects contained in the  
CIP;  
c) Refer new CIP Projects to the Planning Commission and request analysis of these projects  
proposed for planning, initiation, or construction in future FYs for conformity with the County  
Comprehensive Plan per Government Code 65401 and 65402; and  
d) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)  
as they consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect changes in the environment; and that the proposed actions do not constitute  
“Approval” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15352 as they do not commit the  
County to a definite course of action in regard to any project.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 3:06 PM - 3:37 PM (31 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentations and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Reviewed and granted preliminary, non-binding conceptual approval of the  
projects contained in the Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) with  
direction to staff to include the Orcutt Library on the list;  
c) Referred; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Lavagnino  
Absent:  
6)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
24-00462  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026 Public Safety  
Realignment Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive a presentation on the FY 2024-2026 Public Safety Realignment Plan;  
b) Accept the Santa Barbara County FY 2024-2026 Public Safety Realignment Plan developed by  
the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and approved by the Executive Committee of the  
CCP;  
c) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), in that they are  
government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the  
environment; and  
d) Determine that the acceptance of the FYs 2024-2026 Public Safety Realignment Plan is exempt  
from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities are  
covered by the common sense exception that CEQA applies only to projects which have the  
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty  
that there is no possibility that the activities in question may have a significant effect on the  
environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 3:37 PM - 3:59 PM (22 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Accepted; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
2 - Supervisor Williams, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
Adjourned at 3:59 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, June 4, 2024  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU  
MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE  
PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, May 14, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20  
at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May  
18, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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