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, March 5, 2024  
9:00 AM  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING  
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR  
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of  
the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the February 27, 2024 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Nelson  
Abstained:  
1 - 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.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
24-00154  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 3 cases.  
Noemi Doohan, Paige Batson, and Shellie Robles-Davis each submitted a claim for more than  
$10,000, as are attached to the Agenda item.  
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.  
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  
24-00199  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Ted Sten upon the conclusion of his service on the  
Santa Barbara County Board of Retirement.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be continued, as follows: April 2, 2024 in Santa Barbara. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
24-00218  
Adopt a Resolution designating March 2024 as Women’s History Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-3)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
24-00193  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming March 10, 2024 as Tibet Day in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-30  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Administrative Items  
A-4)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
24-00194  
Consider recommendations regarding the Renewal of a Contract with Brown Armstrong  
Accountancy Corporation (Brown Armstrong) for the County’s Annual Financial Audits, as  
follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the contract with  
Brown Armstrong [not a local vendor] in the amount of $145,000.00 to perform the following audit  
services, for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024:  
i) The annual financial audit for the County;  
ii) The Single Audit;  
iii) The First 5 Commission’s annual financial audit; and  
iv) The annual Treasury financial and compliance audits;  
b) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to approve change orders for up to two additional Single Audit  
Major Programs of $6,000.00 each, if identified, that exceed the seven included in the Single Audit  
base amount for a total contract amount not to exceed $157,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024;  
and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because they are government fiscal  
activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially  
significant physical impact on the environment.  
Chuck Williams addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iv) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-5)  
CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES  
24-00188  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Santa Barbara County American  
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Santa Barbara Partners in Education for  
Digital Literacy Programs and services supporting residents impacted by the COVID-19  
Pandemic, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Subrecipient  
Agreement with Santa Barbara Partners in Education to administer a digital literacy program from  
February 7, 2023 to June 30, 2025, modifying the line item budget but not changing the  
ARPA-funded total maximum contract amount, $375,000.00;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Child Support Department or designee the authority to reallocate  
at his/her discretion between budgetary line items 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 actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal  
activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:.  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Delegated; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-6)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00210  
Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009488. (4/5 Vote Required)  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-7)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00213  
Adopt a Resolution to amend the 2024 Board of Supervisors’ Schedule of Meeting Dates and  
Locations to add an additional meeting at 2:00PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 to conduct a  
Housing Element Rezone Workshop to be held in the Planning Commission Hearing Room.  
Michael Stoltey addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted; and directed staff to invite UCSB and any North  
County projects that are part of our housing element to present at the March 19,  
2024 Housing Element Rezone Workshop.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-31  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-8)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00219  
Consider recommendations regarding an Appointment of the Public Works Department Director,  
as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Chris Sneddon as the County of Santa Barbara Public Works  
Director, beginning April 1, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) because the  
recommended actions involve continuing administrative or maintenance activity.  
Chuck Williams addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-9)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
24-00200  
Consider recommendations regarding the Acceptance of a Donation of Investigative Equipment  
from Merakai, LLC dba MOS Equipment, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Accept a donation of $11,009.00 in technical equipment from Merakai, LLC dba MOS  
Equipment for the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigations;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009568 to increase appropriations of $11,000.00 in  
District Attorney General Fund for Services and Supplies (upgraded CIB equipment) funded by a  
donation of equipment from MOS Equipment; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), because they consist 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 Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Accepted; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-10)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
24-00204  
Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver of Competition in the purchase of two  
(2) Type 3 Fire Engines from West-Mark, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Chief Procurement Officer as the County Purchasing Agent, pursuant to County  
Code Section 2-39, to procure two (2) Type 3 fire engines, for a total amount not to exceed  
$1,100,000.00, without conducting a competitive procurement process; and  
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(4) that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to the CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-11)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00205  
Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSA), as  
follows:  
a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and  
administer, the annual MSA with R L F Trucking and Grading Corporation in an amount not to  
exceed $1,100,000.00, for the services specified in the respective Statements of Work as in  
Exhibits to such MSA; 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 Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and directed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
24-00212  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to an Agreement with Good Samaritan  
Shelter for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to an Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter (a local vendor), (Board Contract 23008),  
to amend Exhibit A Statement of Work to add Section XI, move “Other Requirements for Service  
Delivery Staff” in its entirety from Section X to Section XI, add “Holistic Reentry, Early Access,  
and Diversion for You (READY) Pretrial Service Navigator (PSN)” to Section X, and to amend  
Exhibit B “Payment Arrangements” to increase the total contract maximum amount to  
$1,130,987.35 and replace Attachment B-1 “Schedule of Fees” in its entirety;  
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve subsequent immaterial changes to  
the agreement including authorizing additional services, amending program staffing requirements,  
amending service locations, and adding program goals, outcomes, and measures, and reallocation  
of funds between funding sources. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve  
line-item budget changes to Attachment B-1 of the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of  
the stated line-item budgeted amounts for each service. Immaterial changes can be made as long as  
the total contract amount of the agreement is not increased, and subject to the Board's ability to  
rescind this delegated authority at any time, and provided that in no event shall any such amendment  
extend the term of the agreement; and  
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that these activities are  
covered by the 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 these activities may have a significant effect on the environment, the  
activities are not subject to CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-13)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00206  
Consider recommendations regarding the Request to Increase the Authorized Amount of the  
Waiver of Competitive Bidding for Veterinary Food Supplies for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024  
and 2024-2025, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Waive competitive bidding by the County of Santa Barbara and authorize the County’s  
Purchasing Agent to increase the Contract (BL2344) total with Hill’s Food, Shelter and Love  
Program by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. by an increased amount of $60,000.00 for each FY  
2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025 with a revised total amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for each  
FY over the two-year period;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009529 to increase appropriations for the Animal  
Services FY 2023-24 Budget to add $60,000.00 for animal food, funded by a release of  
designated fund balance; and  
c) Find that the proposed action is an administrative and fiscal activity of the County, which will not  
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as  
defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-14)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00207  
Consider recommendations regarding the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County Mobile Food  
Program (MFP) Agreement, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute an agreement between  
the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County as the Eligible Recipient Agency (ERA) and the County  
of Santa Barbara as the Sub-Distributing Agency (SDA) to allow the distribution of United States  
Department of Agriculture donated food under the Emergency Food Assistance Program through  
the Food Bank’s Mobile Food Distribution program. Per Title 7 of the Code of Federal  
Regulations (CFR) Section 251.2(c)(2) the Agreement is, and must be, permanent; however, either  
party can cancel the Agreement upon a 30-day notice;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute the MFP Agreement  
with the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County setting forth the responsibilities of each agency in  
conjunction with the SDA Agreement;  
c) Approve and authorize the Public Health Department Director to make amendments as required  
by the SDA Agreement and Title 7 CFR Section 251.2, to make amendments to the MFP  
Agreement, and to execute any addendums to the SDA Agreement so long as such actions do not  
expand the scope or cost of the program, upon approval of the Auditor-Controller, County  
Counsel, and Risk Management, unless otherwise directed by the Board; and  
d) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of  
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 impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-15)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00216  
Consider recommendations regarding CenCal Health California Advancing and Innovating  
Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Implementation and Acceptance of  
CenCal Health Incentive Payment Program (IPP) Funding, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with the Santa Barbara San  
Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority DBA CenCal Health to implement delivery of CalAIM  
ECM services with a term of three years beginning upon execution and approval by the  
Department of Health Care Services;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Health to enter into an agreement with CenCal  
Health to accept IPP funding of $950,499.00 to support the development and expansion of  
sustainable ECM services for CenCal Health members. Funds must be expended within  
twenty-four months of receipt;  
c) Approve and adopt a Salary Resolution, which allocates to the Public Health Department one  
(1) 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff Nurse, Supervisor legal position, and three (3) 1.0 FTE  
Health Service Aide legal positions;  
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009551 to establish appropriations for $950,400.00  
of unanticipated revenue from CenCal Health to increase Salaries and Benefits, Services and  
Supplies, and Other Costs for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the County’s financial system; and  
e) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the actions are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section  
15378(b)(5), since the recommended actions are an organizational or administrative activity of the  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical change in the environment  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and authorized;  
c) Approved and adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-32  
d) and e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00201  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for  
Santa Maria River Levee Bike Trail Project, County Project No. 862372, Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with EMC Planning Group Inc. (not a local vendor), for an Agreement amount up to  
$311,172.00, which includes a contingency amount of $28,287.92, to provide professional  
engineering and environmental services for the Santa Maria River Levee Bike Trail Project;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to, in accordance with the  
Agreement: extend the period of performance for up to one additional year (Section 4.B); make  
immaterial amendments (Section 34); and, suspend performance (Section 46.); and  
c) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of organizational or administrative  
activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Claire Wineman addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Abstained:  
A-17)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00202  
Consider recommendations regarding the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons; County Project  
No. 820796; First and Second Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office, for  
construction of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons;  
b) Award the construction contract, in the amount of $266,561.00 to the lowest responsible  
bidder, Xcel Engineering, 6238 N. Brix Ave, Fresno CA 93722, subject to the provision of  
documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required  
under California law;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract, which has been reviewed  
and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized  
representatives;  
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to approve change orders for a contingency  
amount up to $25,829.00 for the construction of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons for a total  
not to exceed authorization of $292,390.00;  
e) Approve a Budget Revision Request No. 0009575 to increase appropriations in the amount of  
$88,500.00 in Public Works Roads-Capital Maintenance for Services and Supplies funded by a  
release of Restricted Purpose of Fund balance; and  
f) Determine the project was found by your Board to be exempt from the provisions of the  
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 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), a Notice of  
Exemption was filed on that basis, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of  
Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded;  
c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
d) Authorized; and  
e) and f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-18)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00203  
Consider recommendations regarding Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity “As Needed” Design  
Services Contracts, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute three (3) Agreements for Services of Independent  
Contractor with MNS, Inc., Tetra Tech, Inc., and Bengal Engineering, Inc. for design services on  
an “as needed” basis through June 30, 2027, with work being initiated via Task Orders, with a  
minimum amount of $50,000.00, and a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for each  
agreement;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute Task Orders and  
approve Task Order amendments within the scope of the Agreement, upon concurrence with the  
Auditor-Controller’s Office and the Office of County Counsel;  
c) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial changes  
in accordance with the terms of each Agreement; and  
d) Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or  
administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) and c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00208  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with  
Diani Building Corporation, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Diani Building Corp. (a local vendor) to provide maintenance and repair services  
for the period of March 5, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009556 increasing appropriations in the amount of  
$100,000.00 in Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund,  
which is funded by the release of Retained Earnings; and  
c) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 no  
substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to  
light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation  
measures, and therefore the contract for maintenance and repair for ongoing operation of the  
ReSource Center facilities is within the scope of the project covered by the prior environmental  
review, the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State Clearing House No.  
2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016, Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017  
(revised October 26, 2017) considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017, and  
second Addendum dated July 11, 2023 considered by the Board on October 3, 2023 and  
November 7, 2023, therefore, no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for  
this action.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Recused:  
A-20)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00211  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with Patriot Environmental Services, Inc. for  
Hauling ReSource Center Waste Liquids, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for services of independent contractor  
with Patriot Environmental Services, Inc. (not a local vendor) to store and transport waste liquids  
generated at the Tajiguas Landfill and ReSource Center for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009555 increasing appropriations in the amount of  
$250,000.00 in Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund,  
which is funded by the release of Retained Earnings; and  
c) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 no  
substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to  
light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation  
measures, and therefore this action is within the scope of the project covered by the prior  
environmental review including Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project Environmental Impact Report  
(EIR) (01-EIR-05) certified by the Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2002, the Addendum to  
01-EIR-05 dated November 8, 2006 and accepted by the Board of Supervisors on December 5,  
2006, the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project Subsequent EIR  
(08-EIR-00000-00007) (SCH No. 2008201052) certified by the Board of Supervisors on May  
5, 2009, and the Final Subsequent EIR (12-EIR-00000-00002) State Clearing House No.  
2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016, Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017  
(revised October 26, 2017) considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017, and  
Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated July 11, 2023 considered by the Board of Supervisors on  
October 3, 202, therefore no new environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-21)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00215  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Pacific Petroleum California, Inc. for  
Hauling and Storing ReSource Center Waste Liquids, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement for services of independent contractor  
with Pacific Petroleum California, Inc. (a local vendor) to store and transport waste liquids  
generated at the Tajiguas Landfill and ReSource Center for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009554 increasing appropriations in the amount of  
$250,000.00 in Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund,  
which is funded by the release of Retained Earnings; and  
c) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 no  
substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to  
light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation  
measures, and therefore this action is within the scope of the project covered by the prior  
environmental review including Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project Environmental Impact Report  
(EIR) (01-EIR-05) certified by the Board of Supervisors on August 13, 2002, the Addendum to  
01-EIR-05 dated November 8, 2006 and accepted by the Board of Supervisors on December 5,  
2006, the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project Subsequent EIR  
(08-EIR-00000-00007) (SCH No. 2008201052) certified by the Board of Supervisors on May  
5, 2009, and the Final Subsequent EIR (12-EIR-00000-00002) State Clearing House No.  
2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016 certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016, Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017  
(revised October 26, 2017) considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017, and  
Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated July 11, 2023 considered by the Board of Supervisors on  
October 3, 2023, therefore no new environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
Recused:  
Hearing Requests  
A-22)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00209  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the approval of the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity  
Increase Project, Third District, as follows:  
(Set a Hearing for March 19, 2024. Time Estimate: 1 Hour 15 Minutes)  
a) Certify that the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), 23EIR-00001, for the  
Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project has been completed in compliance with the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);  
b) Certify that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final SEIR,  
23EIR-00001, as well as information presented during the public hearing prior to the approval of  
the project, and make and adopt the CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations;  
c) Approve the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project, which provides an additional capacity  
of 6.1 million cubic yards, increasing the permitted total design capacity of the Tajiguas Landfill  
from 23.3 million cubic yards to 29.4 million cubic yards;  
d) Adopt the mitigation measures, with their corresponding monitoring requirements, as the  
Mitigation Monitoring Program for this project;  
e) Direct the Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division to acquire local, State and  
Federal permits and approvals to the extent required by law for implementation of the project; and  
f) Authorize Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division to advertise/solicit for  
bids/proposals for construction of project and for other contracts that may be required to  
implement the project.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: March 19, 2024 in Santa Barbara  
(EST. TIME 1 HR. 15 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-23)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00196  
Approve the appointment of Evie Vesper to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2026, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00197  
Approve the reappointment of Marcos Olivarez to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2027, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-25)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
24-00198  
Approve the appointment of David Ketelaar to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2027, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be withdrawn from the agenda. 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: Expressed Concerns with Electronic Voting Practices/Requested Exclusive  
Paper Ballots and Single Voting Day – Chuck Williams, Marcia Wertz, LeAnne  
Woolever, Barbara Ireland, Rosalie Hardoin, Michael English, Amy Blaire, Lisa  
Sloan, Grace Wallace, and Margot Hammel addressed the Board  
Re: Provided Homily and Expressed Concerns with Electronic Voting  
Practices/Requested Exclusive Paper Ballots and Single Voting Day – Sherry  
Foster addressed the Board  
Re: Concerns with Project Labor Agreements on County Construction Projects -  
Eric Christen addressed the Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
24-00195  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Erickson Appeal of the County Planning  
Commission Approval of Verizon Wireless at Camino Majorca, Case Nos. 23APL-00040,  
22DVP-00000-00023, 22CDP-00000-00146, and 19BAR-00000-00222, which consist of an  
appeal of a Director-level Development Plan and concurrent Coastal Development Permit, and the  
associated Board of Architectural Review application to allow the installation of a new small cell  
wireless facility on an existing utility pole located within the public right-of-way of Camino Majorca,  
Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00040;  
b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos. 22DVP-00000-00023,  
22CDP-00000-00146, and 19BAR-00000-00222, including California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine the project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303;  
and  
d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 22DVP-00000-00023,  
22CDP-00000-00146, and 19BAR-00000-00222, subject to the conditions of approval.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:43 AM - 12:04 PM (1 HR. 21 MIN.)  
Bruce Murdock, Dewayne Bonham, David Witkowski, Jean Lagerquist Turner,  
Chris Gallery, and Nancy Vivrette addressed the Board.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows: Accepted into the record the following  
documents: Public Comment Letter from Sara Erickson dated March 1, 2024 at  
1:30 PM, and a Public Comment Letter from Jean Lagerquist Turner on behalf of  
Hildegard Lagerquist dated March 2, 2024 at 9:49 PM. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Denied the appeal, Case No. 23APL-00040;  
b) Made the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos.  
22DVP-00000-00023, 22CDP-00000-00146, and 19BAR-00000-00222,  
including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Approved; and  
d) Granted de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 22DVP-00000-00023,  
22CDP-00000-00146, and 19BAR-00000-00222, subject to the conditions of  
approval.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Adjourned at 12:50 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, March 12, 2024  
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
511 East Lakeside Parkway  
Santa Maria  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU  
MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE  
PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, March 5, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel  
20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,  
March 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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