County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps, Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR

105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

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

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

Special Districts.

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

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

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

Roll Call

Present:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the April 8, 2025 Meeting

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

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

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Approval of Minutes of the April 14, 2025 and April 16, 2025 Budget Workshops

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

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

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

County Executive Officer's Report

25-00001

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

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

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

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

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

Interim Housing Projects: La Posada and Hope Village One-Year Milestone

County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, announced the following:

The County of Santa Barbara celebrates the one-year anniversary of La Posada in

South Santa Barbara County and Hope Village in Santa Maria—two interim

housing projects that have provided shelter and services to over 350 individuals

experiencing homelessness

Administrative Agenda

All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call

vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a

member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative

Agenda and considered as a separate item.

Resolutions to be Presented

A-1)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN, SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

25-00365

Adopt a Resolution recognizing firefighters throughout Santa Barbara County who mobilized to

assist in the 2025 Los Angeles wildfire federal emergency.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-78

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-2)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR NELSON

25-00366

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 4, 2025 through May 10, 2025 as National

Correction Officers’ Week in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-79

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-3)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO, SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00367

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2025 as Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara

County.

Jill Bolster-White addressed the Board

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-80

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00362

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 6, 2025 as National Nurses Day and the week of May 6,

2025 through May 12, 2025 as National Nurses Week in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-81

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-5)

SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR NELSON

25-00361

Adopt a Resolution honoring Mother’s Helpers for exceptional service in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-82

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-6)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00358

Adopt a Resolution honoring the 2024 Junior Carpinterian of the Year.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-83

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-7)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00360

Adopt a Resolution honoring the 2024 Carpinterian of the Year.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-84

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-8)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00370

Adopt a Resolution of appreciation honoring Terry Delaney, founder of the Veggie Rescue.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-85

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-9)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00369

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Randy Rigby upon his retirement from the

Information Technology Department after over 38 years of faithful and distinguished service to the

citizens of Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-86

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-10)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00364

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Leticia Castillo, Cristy Costa, Joanne Flores,

Shamra Lopez, and Graciela Paloma of the District Attorney’s Office as the May 2025 Employees

of the Month for Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-87

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Honorary Resolutions

A-11)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-00363

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the Month of May 2025 as Water Awareness Month in Santa

Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-88

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Administrative Items

A-12)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

25-00327

Consider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara’s Annual Comprehensive

Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the Fiscal Year (FY)

ended June 30, 2024, as follows:

a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s ACFR for the FY ended June 30, 2024;

b) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s PAFR (or Financial Highlights) for the FY

ended June 30, 2024;

c) Receive and file the Required Communication Letter Pursuant to Statements on Auditing

Standards (SAS) No. 114 for the FY ended June 30, 2024; and

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

Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), 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.

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

25-00328

Consider recommendations regarding Single Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June

30, 2024, as follows:

a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s Single Audit Reports for the FY ended June 30,

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 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 Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-14)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00323

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025

Services Agreement for Temporary Staffing Services with Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens,

LLC, as follows:

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

Services of Independent Contractor with Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens, LLC (not a local

vendor) (BC No. 24-032) to adjust certain standard terms and conditions and mental health

general provisions and add $900,000.00 in behavioral health funding for a revised total contract

maximum amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 with no change to the contract term of July 1,

2024 to June 30, 2025; and

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

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

Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00324

Consider recommendations regarding California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

Second Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2024 County Performance Contract, as

follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to execute

a Second Amendment to the DHCS County Performance Contract (No. 21-10112 A2) to extend

the term of the agreement through June 30, 2026, for the continued receipt of both federal and

State funds for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, initially for the period

of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, and now amended, through June 30, 2026; and

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

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

Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal

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

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-16)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00325

Consider recommendations regarding Future Leaders of America (FLA), First Amendment to the

Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027 Services Agreement (BC No. 23-044) for Substance Use

Prevention Services, as follows:

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

Services of Independent Contractor (BC No. 23-044) with FLA (a local vendor) to update certain

standard terms and federal award identification information in compliance with state and federal

requirements and program budget requirements with no change to the total maximum contract

amount of $638,664.00 and contract term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027; and

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

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

Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal

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

A motion was made by Supervisor 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-17)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00346

Consider recommendations regarding Our Healing Center Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026

Services Agreement for Mental Health Services, as follows:

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

Contractor with Our Healing Center (a local vendor) for short-term residential therapeutic program

and in-home behavioral services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, for a total

maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,493,610.00, inclusive of $746,805.00 per FY and

inclusive of $200,000.00 under Purchase Order CN8866, but which otherwise cancels, nullifies,

and supersedes Purchase Order CN8866;

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

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

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

Section 26 of the Agreement, (iii) make changes to the Services per Exhibits A-3 and A-4, (iv)

make changes to the staffing requirements per Exhibits A-3 and A-4, (v) reallocate funds between

funding sources as provided in Section I.E of Exhibit B of the Agreement, (vi) incorporate new

codes and make fee-for-service rate changes to Exhibit B-3 (if applicable), and may make rate

changes to Exhibit B-3 (if applicable) for County’s operational reasons, and make rate changes to

or otherwise update Exhibit B-3 (if applicable) for multi-year contracts annually, (vii) amend the

Program goals, outcomes, and measures as provided in Exhibit E of the Agreement; all without

altering the total maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisors’

approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ ability to

rescind this delegated authority at any time; and

c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to

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

Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms

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

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-18)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00348

Consider recommendations regarding a Certificate of Acceptance: Grant Deed for Assessor Parcel

Number (APN) 005-700-008 - Inclusionary Housing Unit, Villas at Summerland: 2615 Caspia

Lane, Summerland, CA 93067, First District, as follows:

a) Accept the certified copy of the Grant Deed to the real property conveyed for the residence

situated at 2615 Caspia Lane, Summerland, and known as APN 005-700-008, by authorizing the

Clerk of the Board to sign the Certificate of Acceptance;

b) Authorize the Community Services Department (CSD) Director, upon County ownership, to

issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a buyer, execute any and all escrow documents,

and complete the due diligence required to draft the terms and conditions of the proposed resale at

a below-market price; and

c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Accepted;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-19)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00349

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Homebase for Support to the Santa

Maria / Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care, as follows:

a) Ratify, approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement (Agreement) with Homebase

from February 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025, in the amount of $100,000.00 for delivery of consulting

services that support management of the Santa Maria / Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care

and the administration of multiple funding sources;

b) Authorize the County’s Community Services Department Director, or designee, to approve and

execute amendments to extend the term of the Agreement, to amend the Agreement’s Budget line

items and/or amounts in each line item, provided that the overall amount of the Budget is not

increased, and 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 recommended actions is exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the

recommended actions are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Ratified, approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-20)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00350

Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a First Amendment to County HOME Loan

Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with Patterson Point, L.P.,

Second District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the County HOME Loan

Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; and a Modification to the County

HOME Loan Deed of Trust for Patterson Point Apartments; and

b) Determine that the above recommended action 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 Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-21)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00351

Consider recommendations regarding modifying direction regarding Assembly Bill 303, from

support to watch position, as follows:

a) Modify the County’s position with respect to Assembly Bill 303, from support to watch; and

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

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

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

Andy Caldwell addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Abstained:

A-22)

COUNTY COUNSEL

25-00329

Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract Amendment with Rimôn, P.C.,

as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for

Professional Legal Services with Rimôn, P.C., adding $40,000.00, for a not-to-exceed amount of

$155,000.00; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of

administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment.

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-23)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00330

Consider recommendations regarding a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with Ernst and Young (EY) for Disaster Cost Recovery Consulting

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

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Services

of Independent Contractor with EY for disaster cost recovery services to increase the contract

amount by $500,000.00 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,550,000.00, extend the term

of the contract to August 28, 2027, and revise Exhibit D, Federal Clauses;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010381 to establish appropriations of $100,000.00

funded by committed fund balance; and

c) Determine that the proposed action is an administrative activity that does not involve commitment

to any specific project, and therefore is not a project as defined by State California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-24)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00347

Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a position to support Senate Bill 635 if

amended, as follows:

a) Adopt a position to support Senate Bill 635 if amended, to allow local agencies to collect

sufficient information to operate an effective local enforcement program for safe sidewalk food

vending; and

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

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

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted a position of concern for Senate Bill 635; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-25)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-00357

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010364 and 0010394 (Majority Vote Required); and

Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010256; 0010306; 0010368; 0010371; and 0010385 (4/5 Vote

Required).

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

this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-26)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE, COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00355

Consider recommendations regarding the Serrano Advisors LLC Agreement for California

Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice-Involved Consulting Services for Fiscal

Years (FYs) 2024-2026, as follows:

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

Contractor with Serrano Advisors, LLC for CalAIM Justice-Involved Initiative consulting services,

for a period of performance from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. This Agreement converts a

Purchase Order to a Board Contract and increases funding by $353,000.00, for a revised total

maximum contract amount not to exceed $552,000.00 ($282,000.00 for FY 2024-2025 and

$270,000.00 for FY 2025-2026), inclusive of $199,000.00 under Purchase Order No. CN8777

but which otherwise cancels, nullifies, and supersedes Purchase Order No. CN8777; and

b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to

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

Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-27)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE, PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

25-00356

Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Department of State Hospitals

(DSH) Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Expenditure Plan and FY 2023-2024 Penalty

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

a) Approve the FY 2022-2023 DSH Felony IST Expenditure Plan for submittal to DHS, and

return of FY 2022-2023 Penalty Payment;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010372 to establish appropriations of $155,250.00 in

General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by release of

Committed AB 199 fund balance to make the FY 2023-2024 Penalty Payment and establish

appropriations of $414,000.00 for the return of the FY 2022-2023 penalty payment from DSH);

and

c) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities are covered

by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a

significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no

possibility that the activities in questions may have a significant effect on the environment, the

activities are not subject to CEQA.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-28)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00335

Consider recommendations regarding California Reportable Disease Information Exchange

(CalREDIE) System Data Use and Disclosure Agreement, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the County Health Department Health Officer to execute a Date Use

Agreement between the County Health Department and the California Department of Public Health

for participation in the CalREDIE system for a period of three years;

b) Approve and authorize the County Health Officer to extend the Agreement between the County

Health Department and the California Department of Public Health for an additional three-year

term in accordance with Section XVIII upon review and concurrence by Risk Management and

County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegation at any time; and

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

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) since

the recommended actions are government fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-29)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00336

Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Specialty Care

Designation Revenue Agreement with Lompoc Valley Medical Center, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Lompoc Valley Medical

Center for the County to provide oversight and administrative services for an Acute Stroke Center.

The Agreement term is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027, with the County receiving

$12,099.00 each calendar year for a total of $36,297.00; and

b) Determine that the above action is not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(4), since the action is a government

fiscal activity that does 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 Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-30)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00340

Consider recommendations regarding a Primary Diagnostics, Inc. Memorandum of Agreement

(MOA), as follows:

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

Diagnostics, Inc. MOA for a period of five years, beginning May 6, 2025 and terminating on May

5, 2030 for the purposes of improving County Health Lab’s response coordination;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to make any

required certifications in accordance with the Primary Diagnostics, Inc. MOA;

c) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department to execute any future

amendments and/or extensions to the Primary Diagnostics, Inc MOA upon review and concurrence

by County Counsel’s Office, Risk Management, and the Auditor-Controller’s Office, subject to the

Board’s ability to rescind this delegation at any time; and

d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project" within the meaning of the California

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

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

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

in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-31)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00339

Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Services Agreement with Susanne L. Ramos,

M.D., Incorporated, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Susanne L.

Ramos, M.D., Incorporated to provide medical services in the Santa Barbara County Health

Department Health Care Centers for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an

amount not to exceed $240,000.00; and

b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of

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

Guidelines, because the action consists of the creation of a government funding mechanism or other

government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which

may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-32)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00331

Consider recommendations regarding an Alternative Approach to Achieve Zero Net Energy for

Northern Branch Jail (NBJ) Expansion, as follows:

a) Recommend offsetting the $14M additional cost required to achieve Zero Net Energy for the

NBJ 1.5 Housing Unit expansion by using electricity generated from the previously proposed solar

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) project designated for the NBJ location;

b) Direct staff to add a 300kW battery to the scope of work for the NBJ PPA and allocate 100%

of the energy generated from the project to the proposed 1.5 Housing Unit expansion;

c) Direct staff to perform an energy audit one year after the 1.5 Housing Unit expansion is in

operation to determine if an additional solar PPA is feasible and cost-effective; and

d) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative

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

Andy Caldwell addressed the Board

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

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) and c) Directed; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-33)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00333

Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Agreement for Community

Workforce Coordinator Services, First and Third Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Service Agreement

(Agreement) with Vanir Construction Management, Inc. in a base contract amount not to exceed

$241,500.00, which includes $175,000.00 under Contract CN9335, as amended by CO9415

CO10460 and CO10861, and, as of the effective date of the Agreement, amends, restates, and

supersedes Contract CN9335, to provide Community Workforce Agreement compliance services

for General Services (Capital) and Public Works (Transportation and Resource Recovery)

Projects for the period of August 7, 2024 through December 31, 2027;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital

Division Manager designee, to approve Supplemental Service Orders in a maximum aggregate

amount not to exceed $6,670.00, for a maximum aggregate contract amount not to exceed

$248,170.00;

c) Authorize the Director of General Services to amend the Agreement for Services of Independent

Contractor to extend the Term of the Agreement until June 31, 2028;

d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010360 to establish appropriations of $68,670.00 for

various projects in the General Services Capital Outlay Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and

e) Find that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,

because they consist of administrative and fiscal 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 Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved and authorized;

c) Authorized; and

d) and e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-34)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

25-00322

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with

Cox California Telecom, LLC (Cox), for Upgraded Network Connectivity, as follows:

a) Authorize and approve the Chief Information Officer, or his designee, to execute the

Commercial Services Agreement with Cox for Internet connectivity services at the at the

Emergency Operations Center Data Center for a total maximum contract amount of $127,800.00

beginning May 23, 2025, through May 22, 2028;

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

services in an amount not to exceed 5% of the total contract amount, or $6,390.00; and

c) Determine that the above recommended actions are government funding mechanisms or other

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

result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project

under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the

CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized and approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-35)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

25-00326

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with

Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (Frontier), as follows:

a) Authorize and approve the Chief Information Officer (CIO), or his designee, to execute the

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking Schedule S-0000441499 (Schedule) to the

Board-Approved Frontier Services Agreement with Frontier executed May 7, 2024, for the

County’s telephone services for a Schedule amount of $666,515.00, beginning May 7, 2025,

through May 6, 2027;

b) Approve and authorize the CIO, or his designee, to order additional services under the Schedule

and to cover increases in taxes, tariffs, and other fees during the Term in an amount not to exceed

5% of the total contract amount, or $33,164.40; and

c) Determine that the above recommended 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 Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized and approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-36)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00342

Consider recommendations regarding Additions and Certification of Total Miles in the County

Maintained Road System, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution accepting new roadway sections of East Mountain Drive in the First District,

Jonata Street in the Third District, and Gonzales Drive, Gonzales Lane, and Henry Court in the

Fourth District into the County Maintained Road System;

b) Adopt a Resolution certifying the total mileage included in the County Maintained Road System;

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-89

b) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-90

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-37)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00343

Consider recommendations regarding South County Pavement Rehabilitation for Fiscal Year

2024-2025; County Project No. 820802S; First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows:

a) Approve the specifications and plans on file in the Public Works Department office for

construction of the South County Pavement Rehabilitation;

b) Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,898,460.00 to the lowest responsible

bidder, CalPortland Construction, 1625 E. Donovan Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454, subject to the

provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project,

as required under California Law;

c) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for County

Project No. 820802S for a contingency amount up to $166,373.00 and supplemental items of

$179,000.00, for the construction of County Project No. 820802S for a total not to exceed

authorization of $3,243,833.00;

d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Construction Contract for County Project No.

820802S, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk

Manager, or their authorized representatives; and

e) Determine that the project is 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, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption,

dated May 21, 2024, on that basis.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded;

c) Authorized;

d) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-38)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00344

Consider recommendations regarding adopting parking restrictions During Red Flag Warnings,

First District, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution to establish parking restrictions during Red Flag Warnings; and

b) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public

facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the

proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14

CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-91

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-39)

25-00345

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WATER

AGENCY

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers

Agreement of the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency, First District, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to the Joint Exercise of

Powers Agreement for the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency; and

b) Determine that these actions are not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative action that will

not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment, and 15306 as information collection

which does not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-40)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00352

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Timber Psychological Consultation, Inc.

for Mental Health Expert Monitoring Services, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Timber Psychological

Consultation, Inc. for expert monitoring services for mental health and suicide prevention related

provisions of the Remedial Plan for the term of April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 in an amount

not to exceed $710,000.00; and

b) Determine that the approval of the recommended action is not subject to the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), because

it consists of government 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 Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-41)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00353

Consider recommendations regarding a request for Bid Waiver on Competition in Purchase of

Inmate Mattresses, as follows:

a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirement per County

Code Section 2-39 (c) to procure 4-inch mattresses for incarcerated persons from the Santa Clara

County Department of Correction, not a local vendor, without being required to conduct a formal

bid process, not to exceed $43,147.66; 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 Lee, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-42)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00354

Consider recommendations regarding the California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG) 2024

Annual Report for Healthcare Services at Sheriff’s Jail Facilities, as follows:

a) Receive and file the 2024 Annual Report prepared by CFMG regarding the Healthcare Services

within Sheriff’s Office jail facilities; and

b) Determine that the approval of the recommended action is not subject to the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), since the

recommended action is a government administrative activity which does not involve commitment to

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Board of Supervisors

A-43)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00302

Approve the reappointment of Donna Senauer to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending

December 31, 2026, First District.

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

this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-44)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00359

Approve the appointment of Karen Kerns to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending

December 31, 2025, First District.

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

this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

25-00002

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) (25-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Expressed concerns over recent federal cuts to AmeriCorps, jeopardizing

programs that support education, disaster relief, and community development, and

other critical needs within the community and urged the Board to advocate for the

restoration of AmeriCorps funding - Heije Hyson, Liane Martindale, Caina

Quiroz and Ana Arce addressed the Board

Re: Expressed recognition for International Compost Awareness Week and

announced the annual Spring Compost & Garden Fair on Saturday May 10th

from 10:00am - 1:00pm at 745 Betteravia Road in Santa Maria - Bob Engel

Addressed the Board

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

Closed Session

25-00372

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)

Public employee performance evaluation: County Counsel

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / RE-APPOINTMENT

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)

County Counsel

Report from Closed Session

Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board, Jacquelyne Alexander, announced the

following:

The Board met in Closed Session on two items, Public Employee Performance

Evaluation and Reappointment of County Counsel, and the Board took one

reportable action. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Rachel Van Mullem

as County Counsel.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00337

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver

for the Planning and Development Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)

a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the

appointment of retired County employee Allen Bell is necessary to fill a critical need in the Planning

and Development Department before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;

b) Approve and authorize the Planning and Development Department to appoint retired employee

Allen Bell as an extra help employee to provide assistance with specialized long range planning

services on a part time basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective start date

of May 12, 2025; and

c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government

that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section

15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 11:13 AM - 11:15 AM (2 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Lavagnino

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Absent:

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00338

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot

Program, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)

a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Building

Regulations, of the Santa Barbara County Code to Establish the Isla Vista Rental Housing

Inspection Pilot Program (Pilot Program)” (Case No. 25ORD-00005);

b) Read the title “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Building Regulations, of the Santa Barbara

County Code to Establish the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program” and waive full

reading of the Ordinance, Case No. 25ORD-00005; and

c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of May 13, 2025, to consider recommendations, as

follows:

i) Determine that the adoption of the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program is not

subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to

CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061 (b)(3), 15309, and 15321;

ii) Consider the adoption (second reading) of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Building

Regulations, of the Santa Barbara County Code to Establish the Isla Vista Rental Housing

Inspection Pilot Program” (Case No. 25ORD-00005); and

iii) Direct Planning and Development staff to return to the Board prior to the expiration of the

Ordinance with a report on the results of the Pilot Program and for the Board to provide further

direction.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 11:16 AM - 11:57 AM (41 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Juliet Becker, Linda Honikman, Eric Ge, Kashia Arnold, Owen Myers, and Paolo

Brinderson addressed the Board.

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

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Introduction (First Reading) approved as amended at the May 6, 2025 Board of

Supervisors meeting to amend the age of the tenants from 16 years old to 18

years old;

b) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance; and

c) i) through iii) Set for May 13, 2025 on the Administrative Agenda to consider

the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00334

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Case No. 24ORD-00031 to add art, garden,

and architectural tours as a new allowable temporary use and revise permit requirements and

development standards for home occupations in the Inland Area outside of Montecito, as follows:

(EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

findings, for the Art Tours and Home Occupations Ordinance Amendments, Case No.

24ORD-00031;

b) Determine that the Ordinance amendments (Case No. 24ORD-00031) are exempt from CEQA

pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and

c) Approve the Art Tours and Home Occupations Ordinance Amendments by adopting an

Ordinance amending Section 35-1 (Case No. 24ORD-00031) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the

Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 11:58 AM - 1:45 AM (1 HR. 47 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Made the required findings for approval, including California Environmental

Quality Act findings;

b) Approved; and

c) Approved with direction to staff to consider eliminating the portion that

requires the recordation of the permit on the title in the next general package

amendment as discussed during the May 6, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting

and adopted.

ORDINANCE NO. 5248

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00332

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Financial Assistance in the form

of a Loan in the Amount of Development Impact Fees Paid by Developer and Eligible for Deferral,

as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Consider and conditionally approve a loan in the principal amount of development impact fees

paid by affordable housing project developer Red Tail Multifamily Land Development, LLC,

excluding the transportation related fees, as described herein;

b) Authorize the Community Services Director to execute and forward a letter to Red Tail

Multifamily Land Development, LLC;

c) Direct staff to return to the Board with loan documents, including a loan agreement, promissory

note, and regulatory agreement, between the County and Red Tail Multifamily Land Development,

LLC;

d) Direct staff to develop and present to the Board an overall policy concerning requests for

development impact fee loan programs, deferrals, or waivers for affordable housing projects; and

e) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA

Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which

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

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 1:45 PM - 2:34 PM (49 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Linda Honikman addressed the Board.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Considered and conditionally approved;

b) Authorized;

c) Directed;

d) Amended, as follows:

"Directed staff to develop and present to the Board an overall [guidance]

concerning requests for development impact fee loan programs, deferrals, or

waivers for affordable housing projects;" and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00260

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding renewal of the Sheriff Office’s Military

Equipment Use Ordinance, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a presentation regarding an Ordinance re-adopting and amending the Santa

Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy;

b) Receive and file the annual military equipment report;

c) Consider and approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance to re-adopt and amend

the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy;

d) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and

e) Continue the time to the Administrative Agenda of May 13, 2025 to consider the adoption

(second reading) of an Ordinance adopting the Military Equipment Use Policy, as follows:

i) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (second reading) to re-adopt and amend

the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Military Equipment Use Policy; and

ii) 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.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 2:34 PM - 2:48 PM (14 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Received and filed;

c) Introduction (First Reading) approved;

d) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance; and

e) i) and ii) Set for May 13, 2025 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the

adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00341

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Annual Transparent Review of Unjust

Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act Report and Community Forum, as follows: (EST. TIME: 2

HR.)

a) Receive and file the annual TRUTH Act report regarding United States Immigration and

Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to individuals as required by Government Code Section

7283.1(d); and

b) Determine that the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government

that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a

project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5)

of the CEQA Guidelines.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 2:58 PM - 5:02 PM (2 HR. 4 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Karen Rice, Kathryn Henry, Kym Passcage, Maria Salguero, Carol Kernahan,

Denice Spaugler Adams, Ethan Bertrand, Geof Bard, Ivan Vega, Becki Norton,

Ronald Nealeh, Amrita M. Salm, Jacqueline Inda, Alondra Mendoza, Vanessa

Terán, Elvia Salazar, Chelsea Lancaster, Fernando Hernandez, Dee Mollaneen,

Julissa Pena, Diane Wondolowski, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Fernando Martinez,

Armando Santiago S., Raul R. Lazaro Olivera, Saul Martinez, Willie Lubka,

Brenda Holmes, Rita W. Hendry, Bob Smith, Bob Kryczko, Brooke Lautz

Jesus Ramon and Barbara Parmet addressed the Board.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The Board requested that the Sheriff explore procedures to notify the Public

Defender earlier in the process, specifically prior to any notifications made to

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Board further requested

that the Sheriff report back with findings and recommendations on implementing

such procedures.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nelson

Ayes:

1 - Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

Adjourned at 5:02 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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, May 6, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20

at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May 10,

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

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