County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams, Chair  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Vice Chair  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, October 17, 2023  
9:00 AM  
JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT  
ADMINISTRATION  
BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM  
511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA  
The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water  
Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other  
Special Districts.  
Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of  
the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Present:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the October 10, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
County Executive Officer's Report  
23-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
Your County, Your Heroes:  
Monica Hernandez and Nelson Maldonado, Probation Department  
No report from the County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
23-01009  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Kathy Torres v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case  
Number 21CV02933.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee organizations: Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated  
representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Maria  
Elena De Guevara.  
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.  
Administrative Items  
A-1)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
23-00995  
Consider recommendations regarding the June 30, 2023 Fiscal Year End Auditor-Controller  
Internal Audit Reports, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Loss of Public Property Report for the period of July  
1, 2022 through June 30, 2023;  
b) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Cash Shortages and Overages Report for the period  
of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023;  
c) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller’s Report of Vendor Payments Greater than  
$200,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; and  
d) 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 the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Received and filed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-2)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-00978  
Consider recommendations regarding Institutions for Mental Disease Fiscal Years (FYs)  
2023-2026 Board Contract Renewal with Vista Pacifica Enterprises, Inc., as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Vista  
Pacifica Enterprises, Inc., (not a local vendor), an Institution for Mental Disease and skilled nursing  
facility for the provision of mental health services and residential treatment services for a total  
contract amount not to exceed $4,800,000.00; inclusive of $1,550,000.00 for FY 2023-2024,  
$1,600,000.00 for FY 2024-2025, and $1,650,000.00 for FY 2025-2026, for the period July 1,  
2023 through June 30, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal  
activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a  
potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and 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-3)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-00984  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2025  
Services Agreement with PathPoint for Mental Health and Other Supportive Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the multiyear  
Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with PathPoint, a California nonprofit public  
benefit corporation (a local vendor), (BC 22-008) to update the language in the Mental Health  
Services General Provisions; update the language in the Statement of Work for Adult Housing  
Support Program; update the program name from Supportive Community Services South to South  
Community Full Service Partnership; update the language in the Statement of Work for Supported  
Community Services South; add client expense funds for Full Service Partnerships; implement  
California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Behavioral Health Payment Reform  
changes; and add $949,124.00 per FY in Mental Health Services funding for FY 2023-2024 and  
FY 2024-2025, for a new total maximum contract amount not to exceed $9,595,933.00, inclusive  
of $2,565,895.00 for FY 2022-2023, $3,515,019.00 for FY 2023-2024, and $3,515,019.00 for  
FY 2024-2025, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025; 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-4)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-00996  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with  
Campbellsville University, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2025, for Administrative and Fiscal  
Intermediary Services for Southern California Regional Partnership (SCRP) Graduate and Peer  
Support Specialist Stipend and Pipeline Development Programs, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Services  
of Independent Contractor with Campbellsville University (BC 21-143), to add administrative and  
fiscal intermediary services for the SCRP Pipeline Development Program and $560,660.00 to the  
Agreement for a new total maximum contract amount not to exceed $3,930,160.00, inclusive of  
$842,375.00 for FY 2021-2022, $842,375.00 for FY 2022-2023, $1,122,705.00 for FY  
2023-2024, and $1,122,705.00 for FY 2024-2025, for the period of the date executed by  
County through June 30, 2025; 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-5)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
23-01007  
Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)  
Second Amendment to the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS)  
Intergovernmental Agreement (No. 21-10034 A02), Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021- 2024, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or  
designee to execute a Second Amendment to the California DHCS DMC-ODS Intergovernmental  
Agreement (No. 21-10034 A02) to update programmatic and financial terms and conditions for  
compliance with state and federal requirements including the California Advancing and Innovating  
Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Behavioral Health Payment Reform changes with no change in the contract  
maximum amount of $84,718,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the above action is a government fiscal activity or funding mechanism, which does  
not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant  
physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and 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  
23-00986  
Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a Grant Agreement between the County of  
Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Barbara for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 Arts and Culture  
Programs and Projects, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with the City of Santa Barbara  
(Agreement) to receive a grant in the amount of $451,345.00, for the period of July 1, 2023  
through June 30, 2024, for the County's Office of Arts and Culture to implement and administer the  
City's arts grant program, and to provide administrative services in support of the City's arts  
programs; and  
b) Determine that the approval and execution of the Agreement is not the approval of a project that  
is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-7)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00987  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement with  
NBCC dba New Beginnings for $21,000.00 using American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)  
funding for additional client services assistance, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement  
between the County and NBCC dba New Beginnings, to add federal ARPA funding in the amount  
of $21,000.00 for Safe Parking Program Street Outreach; 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-8)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00988  
Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a State of California Permanent Local  
Housing Allocation (PLHA) Subrecipient Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa  
Barbara County, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a subrecipient agreement (Agreement) for the  
distribution of $75,000.00 in State of California PLHA grant funds to Habitat for Humanity of  
Southern Santa Barbara County, Inc. for administration of a Minor Home Repair Program for a  
term that begins on the date of the Agreement’s execution and ends June 30, 2024;  
b) Authorize the County’s Community Services Department Director, or his designee, to approve  
and execute amendments to the Agreement, as necessary, to revise budget line items, extend the  
term by up to 12 months, and to approve necessary administrative changes to the 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 above 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 a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) 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  
23-00985  
Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract with Stradling Yocca Carlson  
and Rauth, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services  
with Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth, A Professional Corporation, with a not-to-exceed  
amount of $50,000.00 and a term ending September 24, 2024; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of  
administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-10)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00950  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution in the Matter of the Board of Supervisors  
Agenda Policy and Protocols for the Conduct of Meetings and Amendments to Santa Barbara  
County Code Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2.1 Regarding When and Where Regular Board of  
Supervisors Meetings Are Held, as follows:  
a) Consider the Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article I,  
Section 2.1 of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding when and where regular Board of  
Supervisors meetings are held; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they consist of  
administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5191  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-11)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00982  
Amend the 2023 Board of Supervisors’ Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to change the  
meeting location of the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 meeting from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria;  
and change the meeting location of the Tuesday, December 12, 2023 meeting from Santa Maria to  
Santa Barbara.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-12)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00994  
Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with KPMG LLP to Perform Department Financial, Organizational and  
Operational Reviews, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with KPMG LLP to:  
i) Extend the term of the agreement to perform department management, organizational and  
operational reviews to December 31, 2024; and  
ii) Add additional services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for a total contract amount not  
to exceed $3,746,340.00; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because  
they are government organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) and ii) 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-13)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
23-00997  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0006557; 0009124; 0009210; 0009275; 0009300;  
0009311; 0009345; 0009346; 0009352; 0009359; 0009360; 0009365; and 0009366 (4/5 Vote  
Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-14)  
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE  
23-00990  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Board of State and Community  
Corrections (BSCC) Award for an Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Program  
(ORTVPP), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney to execute a multi-year grant agreement  
with the BSCC for the ORTVPP grant accepting $800,000.00 for the grant agreement term of  
October 1, 2023 through June 1, 2027;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute the multi-year grant  
agreement with the BSCC accepting $800,000.00 for the County of Santa Barbara to create an  
ORTVPP for the 44-month grant agreement term of October 1, 2023 through June 1, 2027;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009341 to increase appropriations of $197,400.00 in  
the District Attorney General Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for Salaries and Employee Benefits  
($141,100.00) and Services and Supplies ($56,300.00), funded by unanticipated revenues from  
the BSCC ORT program;  
d) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute subsequent reports  
pursuant to the BSCC Grant Agreement, or make immaterial amendments that do not change the  
total agreement amount, do not extend the term of the agreement, or change any other substantive  
terms of the BSCC Grant Agreement and subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated  
authority at any time;  
e) Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Resolution to allocate one (1) additional full-time  
equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to the Office of the District Attorney, effective October 16, 2023;  
and  
f) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject  
to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the project is a 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-223  
b) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
c) Approved;  
d) Approved and authorized;  
e) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-224  
f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-15)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
23-00993  
Consider recommendations regarding the re-ratification and update to the Proclamation of Local  
Emergency Caused by the January 2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms, Last Action  
August 29, 2023, (Update/Re-ratification), as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution re-ratifying and updating the Proclamation of Local Emergency caused by  
the January 2023 Storm and Subsequent 2023 Winter Storms in Santa Barbara County pursuant  
to Government Code Section 8630;  
b) Receive an update on the Winter 2023 Storms and their impacts;  
c) Direct the Office of Emergency Management to return every sixty (60) days for ratification of the  
Emergency until such a time that conditions dictate otherwise; and  
d) Determine that these actions are exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15269.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-225  
b) Received;  
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-16)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-01001  
Consider recommendations regarding a Behavioral Wellness Lease Agreement at 425 West  
Central Avenue in Lompoc (Parcel Number 093-450-049), December 1, 2023 to November 30,  
2028 with extension options (Folio No. 4009), Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Lease Agreement (Agreement), between the  
County of Santa Barbara and 425 West Central Properties, LLC (Lessor), for the use of 9,323  
square feet of office space at 425 West Central Avenue, Second Floor, in the City of Lompoc.  
The initial term shall be five years beginning on December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2028, plus  
two options to extend, each for an additional five-year term. The initial monthly base rental  
including triple net operating expenses total $23,680.42, based on $2.54 per square foot per  
month; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and approve and direct staff to  
file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved 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-17)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
23-00980  
Consider recommendations regarding the reconciliation of allocated positions pursuant to Fiscal  
Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution as of October 16, 2023, which updates department position allocations  
corresponding to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Adopted Budget, approved on June 16, 2023; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are  
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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-226  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-18)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
23-00981  
Consider recommendations regarding a revision to the New Hire and Promotional Incentives  
Policy, as follows:  
a) Approve the revised Countywide New Hire and Promotional Incentives Policy which increases  
the maximum amount from $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 for non-physician/health care practitioners;  
incorporates into the countywide policy the current incentive structure for physicians (maximum  
$90,000.00) and health care practitioners (maximum $50,000.00); increases the maximum amount  
from $3,500.00 to $10,000.00 for promoted employees; allows for a Consumer Price Index (CPI)  
adjustment every 5 years; and makes other minor language changes; and  
b) Determine that the above 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 and/or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment  
to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-19)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00998  
Consider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 23EMP-00004: Guadalupe Dunes  
Road Repair Emergency Permit, 6350 West Main Street, Guadalupe area, Fifth District, as  
follows:  
a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 23EMP-00004, approved by the  
Director of Planning and Development on July 7, 2023, which authorized the repair and  
replacement of segments of an existing road to access the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park;  
and  
b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative  
government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-20)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00999  
Consider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 23EMP-00012: Luria Budgor  
Emergency Permit Retaining Wall, 1264 Coast Village Road, Montecito Community Plan area,  
First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 23EMP-00012, approved by the  
Director of Planning and Development on July 10, 2023, which authorized the replacement of a  
4-foot-tall retaining wall with a 6-foot-tall retaining wall on a residential property; and  
b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative  
government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-21)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-01000  
Consider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 23EMP-00008: Emergency Permit to  
allow the repair of an exposed section of SoCal Gas Transmission Line 1004 within Rincon Creek  
near Highway 150/Rincon Road, First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 23EMP-00008, approved by the  
Director of Planning and Development on May 23, 2023, which authorized the excavation and  
repair of gas transmission pipeline Line 1004; and  
b) Determine that receiving and filing the report is not a project pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative  
government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-00953  
Consider recommendations regarding Lawrence J. Bines, M.D., Professional Corporation  
Agreement Termination, Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, Board Contract No. 23126, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to terminate for convenience due to shifting business needs,  
effective November 15, 2023, the Agreement for Services with Independent Contractor Lawrence  
J. Bines, M.D., Professional Corporation (Contractor) for FY 2023-2024 (BC No. 23126) that  
was effective July 1, 2023;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department’s issuance of a  
Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement, which terminates the Agreement, effective November 15,  
2023, subject to the Board’s approval;  
c) Delegate authority to the Director of the Public Health Department or designee to take actions  
necessary for the winddown of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time; and  
d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to terminate;  
b) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
c) Delegated; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-23)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00989  
Consider recommendations regarding a Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement Project  
WA8231-TCRP, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement  
Project;  
b) Award the construction contract for the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement  
Project, in the amount of $2,248,865.00 ($2,198,865.00 Base plus $50,000.00 Supplemental) to  
Innovative Construction Solutions subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set  
forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project and as required by law;  
c) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Construction  
Agreement upon return of the contractor’s executed contract documents, in a form substantially  
similar to the Draft of Construction Agreement, and the review and approval of County Counsel,  
Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager or their authorized representatives;  
d) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve changes or additions to the work  
being performed under the Construction Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $124,943.25 to  
complete the work within the scope of the Agreement for the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator  
Replacement Project;  
e) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants (a local vendor) for Construction  
Management Services for the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement Project for the  
period of October 17, 2023 through June 30, 2024 in the amount of $496,005.00 upon the review  
and concurrence of the Auditor Controller, Risk Management, and County Counsel;  
f) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to make immaterial changes in  
accordance with Section 25 of the Agreement, to make amendments to the professional services  
agreement with Geosyntec Consultants in an amount not to exceed $49,600.50 for a total not to  
exceed amount of $545,605.50 ($496,005.00 plus $49,600.50 contingency) and to extend the  
term of the Agreement by up to six months to complete the work within the scope of the  
Agreement;  
g) Approve the Budget Revision Request No. 0009285 to increase appropriations of  
$2,222,000.00 in Public Works Project Clean Water General Fund for Capital Assets; and  
h) Find that the Toro Canyon Oil Water Separator Replacement Project is exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15269 (c) Emergency Projects, which exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or  
mitigate an emergency. A Notice of Exemption was filed with the Clerk of the Board on July 27,  
2023 and the proposed actions are within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded;  
c) Approved and authorized;  
d) Authorized;  
e) and f) Approved and authorized; and  
g) and h) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-00992  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with  
SWT Engineering, Inc., Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with SWT Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for the period of October  
18, 2023 through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $521,431.00; and  
b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed or have occurred, and no new information of  
substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the Tajiguas Landfill  
Expansion Project and Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration Project or of the sufficiency or feasibility  
of mitigation measures, and therefore the engineering services in support thereof is within the scope  
of the project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project EIR (01-EIR-05, SCH No.  
98041003) 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 and the Tajiguas Landfill Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project Subsequent  
EIR (08-EIR-00000-00007, SCH No. 2008021052) certified May 5, 2009. In addition,  
determine that the engineering design and oversight service are not a project under CEQA pursuant  
to Section 15378(b)(4) other government fiscal activities and 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-25)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01003  
Consider recommendations regarding a 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 storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will  
not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director (4/5 vote required);  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of  
consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and  
determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions  
are terminated; and  
d) Determine that these emergency actions 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.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
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-26)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01002  
Consider recommendations regarding Senate Bill 1 Baseline Funding Agreement and a  
Memorandum of Understanding between the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments  
(SBCAG), and the County of Santa Barbara for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and  
Bicycle Connector, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the  
SBCAG for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and Bicycle Connector through June 30,  
2027;  
b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Baseline Agreement as  
included, or with minor modifications and County Counsel concurrence, with SBCAG, Caltrans,  
and the California Transportation Commission to receive funds awarded for the implementation of  
the Highway 101 Multimodal Corridor project from Cycle 1 of the Road Repair and  
Accountability Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1 Funding);  
c) Approve County Project No. 864054 Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and Bicycle  
Connector;  
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009344 to establish appropriations of $220,000.00 in  
the Public Works Capital Infrastructure Fund for Services and Supplies funded by Regional  
Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) dollars ($160,000.00) and the release of Measure A  
Restricted Purpose Fund Balance ($60,000.00); and  
e) Find that the proposed project is exempt from environment review under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304: Class 4  
consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation  
which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees for (h) the creation of bicycle lanes  
on existing right of way, and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) through e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-27)  
23-00991  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response  
Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions and to  
Approve a Budget Revision Request, 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 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;  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board every 14 days 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) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009334 to increase appropriations to Services and  
Supplies in the amount of $465,000.00 in the Public Works Lompoc City Flood Zone Fund;  
increase appropriations to Services and Supplies of $320,000.00 in the Public Works Lompoc  
Valley Flood Zone Fund; and increase appropriations of $600,000.00 to Services and Supplies in  
the Orcutt Flood Zone Fund, funded by the release of Restricted Purpose of Fund Balance (4/5  
vote required); and  
e) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15269(c) on January 24, 2023. 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  
determine that emergency actions for the Santa Maria River Restoration of Alignment Project was  
found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the 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 Lavagnino,  
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) and e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-28)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
23-00983  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with Family Care Network, Inc. for  
Wraparound Services for clients placed in San Luis Obispo County, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Family Care Network, Inc.  
(local vendor) to provide wraparound services for clients placed in San Luis Obispo County for a  
total contract amount not to exceed $120,000.00 for the period of October 17, 2023 through June  
30, 2024; 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-29)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
23-01008  
Approve the appointment of JoAnne Meade Young to the Commission for Women, term ending  
December 31, 2025, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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 NELSON  
23-01005  
Approve the appointment of Joscelynn Murdock to the Commission for Women, term ending,  
December 31, 2026, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-31)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00972  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 21, 2023 through October 28, 2023 as  
Flood Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-227  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-32)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
23-00974  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2, 2023 as World Habitat Day 2023 in Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-228  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-33)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00975  
Adopt a Resolution recognizing The Great California Shakeout with intent to participate on  
October 19, 2023.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-229  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-34)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-01004  
Adopt a Resolution recognizing the Women’s Legacy and Leadership Conference in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-230  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-35)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
23-00973  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2023 as Arts and Humanities Month and  
recognizing Josef Woodard and the Montecito Bank and Trust.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-231  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
23-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (23-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Community Services Department Notification Regarding the Public  
Comment Period for the Buellton Garden Apartments Affordable Housing  
Development County Loan Documents - Joe Dzvonik addressed the Board  
Re: Local SEIU 620 Request for Competitive Wages Reflective of Inflation - Chris  
Donati addressed the Board  
Re: Concerns with Land Development in the Gaviota Coast Area/Echoed Request  
for Competitive Wages Reflective of Inflation for Local SEIC 620 - Joseph  
Morgan addressed the Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
23-00976  
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  
Heritage Ridge Special Needs Family Apartments, 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 Heritage Ridge Special Needs  
Family, 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 Heritage Ridge Special  
Needs Family, L.P. in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000.00, to finance the  
acquisition and construction of a 63-unit multifamily rental housing facility to be located  
southeasterly of the intersection of Calle Koral and Los Carneros in Goleta, California; 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: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 9:48 AM - 9:51 AM (3 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) Conducted a public hearing;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-232  
c) Approved  
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  
23-00977  
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  
Heritage Ridge Senior Apartments, 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 Heritage Ridge Senior, 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 Heritage Ridge Senior, L.P.  
in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000.00, to finance the acquisition and  
construction of a 41-unit multifamily rental housing facility to be located southeasterly of the  
intersection of Calle Koral and Los Carneros in Goleta, California; 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: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 9:57 AM - 9:58 AM (1 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Conducted a public hearing;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 23-233  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
3)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
23-00929  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the applicant appeal, Case No.  
23APL-00000-00032, of the County Planning Commission’s Denial of the Gerrity Garage  
Conversions Project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME:  
40 MIN.)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case Number 23APL-00000-00032;  
b) Make the required findings for denial of the project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009 including  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine that denial of the appeal and denial of the Coastal Development Permit is exempt  
from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(b) [Projects  
Which are Disapproved]; and  
d) Deny de novo the Coastal Development Permit, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00009.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 9:58 AM - 10:35 AM (37 MINS.)  
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:  
Accepted into the record the following document: Applicant's signed petition  
forms received during the hearing of October 17, 2023.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
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-00000-00032;  
b) Adopted the required findings for denial of the project, Case No.  
22CDP-00000-00009 including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
findings;  
c) Approved; and  
d) Denied de novo the Coastal Development Permit, Case No. 22CDP-00000-0009.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
4)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
23-01010  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Housing Element  
Policy Discussion, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation on the status of the Santa Barbara County Housing Element  
Update by the Fourth District Office and Planning Staff;  
b) Direct staff to explore various policy options and amendments to the methodology used in the  
County’s Housing Element; and  
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on  
the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review.  
HEARING TIME: 10:50 AM - 11:59 AM (1 HR. 9 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Williams, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Directed staff to apply a revised affordable housing allocation methodology used  
in the County's Housing Element to 60% for lower income, 25% for moderate  
and 15% for above moderate in North County for potential rezone sites; to adjust  
pending projects after receiving data from applicant's that the proposed units  
meet low and moderate levels; and further directed staff to work with HCD on  
whether or not they would accept a tiered approach; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Adjourned at 1:07 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, November 7, 2023  
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
511 East Lakeside Parkway  
Santa Maria  
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