County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Roy Lee  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann, Vice Chair  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Chair  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, May 12, 2026  
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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
County Executive Officer's Report  
26-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
No report from Assistant County Executive Officer, Wade Horton.  
Administrative Agenda  
All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll  
call vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the  
request of a member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed  
from the Administrative Agenda and considered as a separate item.  
Resolutions to be Presented  
A-1)  
SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00406  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 3, 2026 through May 9, 2026 as Youth Mental  
Health Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-118  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00408  
Adopt a Resolution recognizing the importance of biodiversity.  
Candice Meneghin, Stephanie Diaz, Scott Cooper and Bill Woodbridge addressed  
the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-119  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00446  
Adopt a Resolution celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Santa Maria Philharmonic  
Society.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-120  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-4)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00407  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 17, 2026 through May 23, 2026 as National  
Public Works Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-121  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Administrative Items  
A-5)  
26-00409  
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Apiary Protection Program Agreement No.  
25-0578-000-SA with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an Agreement  
with the CDFA to receive reimbursement for services related to the Apiary Protection Program in  
the County of Santa Barbara for the period of January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the  
amount of $8,743.19; and  
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).  
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-6)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00412  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Recommending the Application of Zona Seca to  
the California Department of Health Care Services for a License to Operate a  
Driving-Under-the-Influence Program, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution recommending the application of Zona Seca to the California Department of  
Health Care Services for a license to operate a “Wet and Reckless” and “First Offender”  
driving-under-the-influence program in the City of Santa Maria, California; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action is an administrative activity 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) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-122  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-7)  
26-00411  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT, GENERAL SERVICES  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Program Funding Agreement with Advocates for Human  
Potential (AHP), Inc. for California Department of Health Care Services Bond Behavioral Health  
Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 2 Unmet Needs Grant Funding Award for the  
new construction of the North County Social Rehabilitation Facilities Project in the City of Santa  
Maria, Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ execution  
of the BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs Conditional Award Attestation letter, accepting the  
conditional award of $20,000,000.16 for the new construction of the North County Social  
Rehabilitation Facilities project on County-owned property at Betteravia Road and Black Road in  
Santa Maria, California, APN 113-210-024;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to  
execute, on behalf of the County, the forthcoming Program Funding Agreement with AHP, Inc. and  
related certifications for the California Department of Health Care Services Bond BHCIP Round 2:  
Unmet Needs Grant Funding Award in substantially the same form as the program funding  
agreement sample and in the amount of $20,000,000.16 for the new construction of the North  
County Social Rehabilitation Facilities Project, subject to review and concurrence by  
Auditor-Controller, Risk Management, General Services, and County Counsel, and subject to the  
Board’s authority to rescind this delegated authority at any time;  
c) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to return to the Board of  
Supervisors for authority i) to execute an amendment of the Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs  
Program Funding Agreement for the North County Social Rehabilitation Facilities project and ii) to  
execute Bond BHCIP Round 2: Unmet Needs Program-related documents that are required by the  
California Department of Health Care Services or its third party administrator and materially change  
the County’s award of grant funding or its participation in the program;  
d) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all  
ancillary documents including Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictions, Preliminary  
Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust, Title Reports, Title Resolution, Appraisal, Environmental Report,  
and any other documentation required by AHP to finalize the AHP Bond BHCIP Round 2 Grant  
Award in accordance with the forthcoming finalized Program Funding Agreement and Title  
Instructions;  
e) Direct the Director of the Department of General Services or designee to obtain concurrence  
from Risk Management, Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel before exercising the delegated  
authority under recommended action d);  
f) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011018, to establish Capital Outlay Fund for Capital  
Assets, in the amount of $4,938,375.00, for the Behavioral Wellness North County Crisis  
Residential Treatment facility. This includes the matching funds required to leverage the  
$20,000,000.16 Bond BHCIP Round 2 Award; and  
g) 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) and (b)(5), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms  
and/or administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Approved and authorized;  
c) Directed;  
d) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
e) Directed; and  
f) and g) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-8)  
CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT  
26-00426  
Consider recommendations regarding a Third Amendment to Agreement with Liberty Vote USA,  
Inc. (FKA Dominion Voting Systems, Inc.), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Voting System  
and Services Agreement with Liberty Vote USA Inc., (formerly known as Dominion Voting  
Systems, Inc.) to ratify the change of the contractor’s name effective October 20, 2025; and  
b) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant  
to Section 13578(b)(S), which are organizational or administrative activities of governments that  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to 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-9)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00415  
Consider recommendations regarding the submission of an Encampment Resolution Funding  
Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (State HCD),  
as follows:  
a) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, acting on behalf of the County of  
Santa Barbara, to submit an Application requesting over $10,000,000.00, and all certifications,  
standard forms, and other related documents, to the State HCD for the countywide collaborative to  
be selected for participation in the fifth round of the California Encampment Resolution Funding  
(CERF-5) program;  
b) Authorize the Community Services Director to execute all certifications, standard forms, and a  
grant agreement in a form substantially similar to the California Encampment Resolution Funding  
Round 3 (CERF-3) Standard Agreement between the County and the State dated September 19,  
2024, and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of CERF-5  
State funds, subject to concurrence of County Counsel and Auditor; and  
c) Determine 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)(5), finding that the actions are organizational or administrative  
activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and 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-10)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00417  
Consider recommendations regarding approval of Sub-Recipient Agreements for the Housing and  
Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient  
Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for the distribution of State of California HDAP  
funds for Outreach, Case Management and Housing Assistance, for the period of July 1, 2026,  
through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $158,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient  
Agreement with Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County (Legal Aid) for disability benefits  
advocacy and legal services for the period of July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in an  
amount not to exceed $95,000.00;  
c) Authorize the Director of the Community Services Department to execute amendments to the  
Agreement, and to amend the Agreement budget, in alignment with the requirements set forth in the  
County’s Standard Agreement with the State regarding such funds, to ensure full expenditure of the  
HDAP State funds; and  
d) Determine that the above recommended actions are 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) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) 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-11)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
26-00413  
Consider recommendations regarding a contingent-fee Contract with the Law Firm Baron and  
Budd for Litigation Services in an action to be filed by the County against certain social media  
companies, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contingent-fee Professional Services Contract  
with the Law Firm of Baron and Budd and their associate outside counsel, for the preparation and  
handling of litigation to be filed by Santa Barbara County, against certain social media companies,  
to obtain abatement of the public nuisance created by these companies; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it  
consists of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor 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-12)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
26-00414  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal  
Services with Outside Counsel Rutan and Tucker, LLP, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Sixth Amendment to Agreement for  
Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Rutan and Tucker, LLP to  
extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2027 and increase the maximum contract  
amount by $750,000.00 for a new maximum contract amount not to exceed $2,540,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government  
administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor 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-13)  
COUNTY COUNSEL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WATER AGENCY  
26-00423  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal  
Services with Outside Counsel, Miliband Water Law, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional  
Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Wesley A. Miliband of Miliband Water  
Law to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2028;  
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;  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional  
Legal Services between the Santa Barbara County Water Agency and Wesley A. Miliband of  
Miliband Water Law to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2028; and  
d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the 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:  
Acting as the Board of Supervisors:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved;  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Water Agency:  
c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-14)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00418  
Consider recommendations regarding an appointment to the Board of Directors of Public Risk,  
Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), as follows:  
a) Appoint Marisa Kahn, County Risk Manager, to represent the County of Santa Barbara as the  
Primary representative on the Board of Directors of PRISM; and  
b) Determine that the above action is exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action  
consists 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) Appointed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-15)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00419  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment of Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and  
Management (PRISM) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), as follows:  
a) Authorize the Chair to adopt a Resolution: (1) approving amendments to the PRISM JPA; and  
(2) authorizing the County’s designated Primary and/or Alternate PRISM Board member to  
execute the Amended Joint Powers Agreement on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara  
(“County”); and  
b) Determine that the above action is exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action  
consists 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) Authorized and adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-123  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-16)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00387  
Approve Budget Revisions Request No. 0011048 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget  
Revisions Request Nos. 0011029; 0011030; 0011033; 0011043; 0011050; and 0011051 (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-17)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00428  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0011041; 0011053; 0011057; 0011058; 0011059;  
0011060; and 0011061 (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-18)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00420  
Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of donations to Santa Barbara County Animal  
Services (SBCAS) from the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation (SBCACF) in the  
amount of $118,920.00, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and ratify the acceptance of a donation of $79,920.00 to SBCAS from the SBCACF  
to fund two Animal Shelter Attendant Extra Help (EXH) positions (Classification 008316) full-time  
from mid-March 2026 to December 2026;  
b) Approve and ratify the acceptance of a donation of $39,000.00 to SBCAS from SBCACF to  
fund contract veterinarians for the reopening of public veterinary services at the Santa Maria shelter  
from February 2026 to June 2027;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010999 in the amount of $118,920.00 for  
unanticipated revenue for use in the Animal Services Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and  
d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of  
the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
Lee Heller addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and ratified; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00424  
Consider recommendations regarding the 340B Contract Pharmacy Network Program -  
AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp Agreement Increase, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the County’s Purchasing Agent to increase the Agreement amount for  
AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp (not a local vendor) for an amount up to but not to exceed  
$9,068,211.00 for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to procure pharmaceuticals  
for the 340B Contract Pharmacy Network Program and In-house Pharmacies;  
b) Approve and authorize Budget Revision Request No. 0011040 in the amount of $1,705,300.00  
as revenue and expenses for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to the County Health Department; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 158378(b)(4)  
of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any  
specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor 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-20)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00421  
Consider recommendations regarding a Clinical Student Support Agreement Template, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to execute Clinical Student Support  
Agreements with educational institutions for student preceptorships at the County Health  
Department based on the attached Clinical Student Support Agreement template so long as there is  
no change to the standard terms and conditions, upon review and concurrence by County Counsel  
and Risk Management, for a period of five (5) years;  
b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to execute amendments to extend the term of  
these Clinical Student Support Agreements for one additional 12-month period, in accordance with  
Section 9 and Section 12 of the Agreement, upon review and concurrence by County Counsel and  
Risk Management, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;  
c) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to make immaterial amendments to Clinical  
Student Support Agreements in accordance with Section 22 of the Agreement, upon review and  
concurrence by County Counsel and Risk Management, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind  
this delegated authority at any time; and  
d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of  
the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that 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 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-21)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00422  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Health Center Board 2025  
Annual Report, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Health Center Board 2025 Annual Report; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4)  
of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended action is the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that 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 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-22)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00425  
Consider recommendations regarding Medical Doctors Associates dba Cross Country Locums  
Agreement Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Medical  
Doctors Associates dba Cross Country Locums to provide locum tenens coverage for the period  
of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of County Health, or designee, to execute Confirmation  
Agreements acknowledging acceptance of a Locum Tenens assignment; and  
c) 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 is the creation of governmental funding mechanisms or other  
governmental fiscal activities that does 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 Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-23)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00388  
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara  
County Code with Ordinance and Fee Updates, as follows:  
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code; and/or  
b) Direct the Santa Barbara County Fire Department to conduct a subsequent fee study after a  
period of twelve (12) months to propose adoption of a cost neutral policy and develop a cost  
neutral rate for land development, operational permit, occupancy inspection and miscellaneous  
inspection fees;  
c) Consider and approve adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments  
to the California Fire Code; and  
d) Determine that the adoption of an ordinance amending fees for Santa Barbara County Fire  
Department is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
ORDINANCE NO. 5286  
b) Directed;  
c) Approved and adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-124  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00427  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of cash donation greater than $10,000.00  
from Direct Relief for the purchase of an all-wheel-drive (AWD) Ford Transit Van for Unmanned  
Aerial Systems (UAS) Emergency Response, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (Fire Department) to accept a cash  
donation in the amount of $91,100.00 from Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization, to be used  
toward the purchase of an AWD Ford Transit Van and the associated build-out to support UAS  
operations; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are the creation of a governmental funding  
mechanism or other government fiscal activity, 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 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-25)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00432  
Consider recommendations regarding the Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSAs),  
as follows:  
a) Approve and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer  
the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 MSAs with the contractors, and in the amounts, set forth in the MSA  
Listing - May 12, 2026 for the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work in Exhibit  
A to such MSAs; and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a “project” and is exempt from California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because it is an  
organization or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and directed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-26)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00445  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Accruent for Cloud Based Building  
Maintenance Management System, Maintenance Connection, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a five-year User Subscription Contract with  
Accruent for the Department’s cloud-based Building Maintenance Management System,  
Maintenance Connection, in the total amount not to exceed $316,291.00 for a five-year term  
beginning April 30, 2026, and ending April 29, 2031; and  
b) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, as they  
involve the maintenance of existing public structures that will result in no or negligible expansion of  
the existing use and approve the filing of aNotice 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) 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)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00288  
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to the Santa Barbara  
County Code, titled Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003), which affects  
portions of First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows:  
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of the revised Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to the  
Santa Barbara County Code, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003), as  
revised pursuant to Board direction on April 21, 2026; and  
b) Determine that the Ordinance, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003),  
is not a "project" as defined in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
Section 15378 and, therefore, is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section  
15060(c).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5287  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-28)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00433  
Consider recommendations regarding the Azteca Properties, Agricultural Preserve Replacement  
Contract of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 70-AP-22, Santa Maria, Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 25AGP-00009  
consisting of 132.89 acres located approximately two miles west of the City of Santa Maria, with  
West Main Street (Route 166) being the main arterial road running approximately 0.5 miles south  
of the site and approximately five miles east of the City of Guadalupe (APN 117-160-050);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No.  
25AGP-00009;  
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and  
d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for  
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-125  
b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) 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-29)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00287  
Consider recommendations regarding the an Ordinance amending speed limits specified in County  
Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, and 23-15.9; First and Fourth Districts, as follows:  
a) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) amending County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5,  
23-15.6, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits on various roadways in the First and Fourth  
Districts; and  
b) Determine that amending County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, and 23- 15.9,  
pertaining to speed limits, are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility,  
involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, and are therefore  
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve  
and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
Phyllis Noble addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5288  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-30)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00437  
Consider recommendations regarding the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center  
Operation Agreement with the University of California at Santa Barbara; First, Second, and Third  
Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with the University of California at  
Santa Barbara for the operation of the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center located at  
the University’s Environmental Health and Safety facility for the two-year period of July 1, 2026 to  
June 30, 2028, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,113,598.00 ($1,032,721.00 for Fiscal Year  
(FY) 2026-2027 and $1,080,877.00 for FY 2027-2028); and  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed, no substantial changes in circumstances have  
occurred, and no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the  
project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures have occurred, and therefore the  
recommended action is within the scope of the prior environmental review documents for this  
project, the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Santa Barbara County Household and  
Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection Program prepared by the University of California,  
Santa Barbara, March 1993 (SCH No. 1992041092), and no new environmental document shall  
be prepared for this project.  
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:  
5 -  
Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-31)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00429  
Consider recommendations regarding Final Map of Tract No. 14,786 Zaca Preserve LLC,  
12TRM-00000-00001, and accept various Dedication of Easements for Public Utilities per said  
map, Set Monument Deposit Amount, Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 14,786 Zaca Preserve LLC;  
b) Subject to recordation of the Final Map of Tract No. 14,786 Zaca Preserve LLC, accept on  
behalf of the public and authorize the Clerk of the Board to endorse the Final Map of Tract No.  
14,786 Zaca Preserve LLC, accepting the offers of dedication as follows:  
i) 40’ wide public utility easement as shown thereon;  
ii) 30’ wide public utility easement as shown thereon; and  
iii) 100’ diameter public utility easement as shown thereon;  
c) Pursuant to Government Code Section 66496 of the Subdivision Map Act, require the  
subdivider to post a security in the form of a certified check to the Clerk of the Board in the total  
amount of $23,700.00 prior to recordation of the Final Map of Tract No. 14,786, Zaca Preserve  
LLC, to guarantee the payment of the cost of setting of the interior monuments for the Final Map of  
Tract No. 14,786, Zaca Preserve LLC, which must be set by December 31, 2027, as certified by  
the Surveyor on the Final Map of Tract No. 14,786, Zaca Preserve LLC;  
d) Direct the Clerk of the Board to deposit into Fund 0999 the certified check in the amount of  
$23,700.00 as security for the setting of the interior monuments; and  
e) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no new effects will occur and no new mitigation measures would be required as a result of  
the recommended action because there are no substantial changes proposed, no substantial  
changes in circumstances, and no new information of substantial importance regarding  
environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and  
therefore the recommended action is within the scope of the environmental review documents for  
this project [Mitigated Negative Declaration (16NGD-00000-00019) approved and adopted by  
the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on March 29, 2017].  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) i) through iii) Approved, accepted and authorized;  
c) Approved;  
d) Directed; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor  
Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Recused:  
A-32)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00436  
Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road Maintenance Annual Plan,  
as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road Maintenance Annual Plan;  
b) Approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road Maintenance Annual Plan projects and Authorize the  
Director of Public Works to advertise for construction; and  
c) Find the Road Maintenance Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is exempt from the  
provisions of California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR section 15301(c) as the  
proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing  
public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving  
negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing  
highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities, and  
approve the filing of the Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and adopted;  
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-33)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00438  
Consider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency  
Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions  
for the Transportation Division, 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 late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) 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) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption  
was filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that  
Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-34)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
26-00386  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with California Health  
and Recovery Solutions, P.C. (CHRS), for Early Access Stabilization Services (EASS), as follows:  
(4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with  
CHRS for EASS beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027, to include cost reimbursement  
for Custody Services provided to support the EASS program in an amount not to exceed  
$800,000.00;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011024 in total amount of $500,000.00; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant  
impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified 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-35)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00430  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Clearwater Security & Compliance LLC  
for Integrated Risk Management Software Service Agreement, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Clearwater Security &  
Compliance LLC (not a local vendor) for the provision of annual software as a service subscription  
of Integrated Risk Management, a cyber risk management system, for a total contract amount not  
to exceed $149,750.00, with a fiscal yearly amount of $29,950.00, for the period of June 1, 2026,  
through May 31, 2031;  
b) Delegate authority to the Director of Social Services, or designee, the authority to make  
administrative changes to the Agreement which include correction of clerical errors, updates to  
contact information, and changes to reporting formats without altering the total not to exceed  
contract amount and without requiring Board approval of an amendment to the Agreement, subject  
to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time and provided that Social  
Services obtains concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller; and  
c) 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) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Delegated; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-36)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
26-00405  
Consider recommendations regarding temporary transfers to cover cash flow deficits occurring  
from July 1, 2026, through April 26, 2027, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution “In the Matter of Authorizing the County Treasurer to Make Temporary  
Transfers to Political Subdivisions Whose Funds are in Custody and are Paid Out Solely Through  
the Treasurer’s Office for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027”; and  
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and is 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) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-126  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-37)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
26-00431  
Consider recommendations regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter  
ended March 31, 2026, Investment Policy Statement, and Delegation of Authority, as follows:  
a) Accept for filing the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026  
pursuant to California Government Code section 53646(b);  
b) Review and approve the Investment Pool Policy Statement pursuant to California Government  
Code Section 53646; and  
c) Authorize the County Treasurer to manage the investment pool in accordance with the policy,  
pursuant to section 53646(a) and 53607 of the Government Code.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Accepted;  
b) Reviewed and approved; and  
c) Authorized.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Board of Supervisors  
A-38)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
26-00443  
Approve the appointment of Dante Di Loreto 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-39)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
26-00448  
Approve the appointment of Steven Amerikaner to the Planning Commission, effective May 13,  
2026, 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-40)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
26-00410  
Consider recommendations regarding an informational presentation from the Santa Barbara Bowl  
Foundation, as follows:  
a) Receive and file an informational presentation from the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation  
regarding its operations, community programs, and ongoing contributions to arts access and youth  
performing arts education in Santa Barbara County; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is not a project subject to environmental review under  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(5), because the action consists of an administrative activity of government that will not  
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, 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 Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Hearing Requests  
A-41)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00403  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Cannabis Business  
Licensing Fee Ordinance, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 9, 2026. Time estimate: 20 minutes)  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending the Ordinance 5256, “An Ordinance Amending and  
Superseding Ordinance No. 5181 Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee”;  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of June 23, 2026 to consider recommendations, as  
follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending the Ordinance 5256, “An Ordinance Amending and  
Superseding Ordinance No. 5181 Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee”; and  
ii) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that:  
1) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15168(c), these actions are within the scope of the  
Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and  
Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)  
(17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016) adequately describes this activity  
for the purposes of CEQA; and  
2) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is  
required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR  
due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the  
severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with  
respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions  
of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial  
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of  
substantial importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which  
was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the  
time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the elements of CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3) apply.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 9, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST.  
TIME 20 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-42)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00402  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027  
Recommended Budget for the County of Santa Barbara and Recommended Budget for the County  
of Santa Barbara as Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment  
Agency, as follows:  
Acting concurrently as the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection  
District, Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Laguna County  
Sanitation District, Santa Barbara County Water Agency and other special districts under the  
supervision and control of the Board of Supervisors:  
a) Set a public hearing for the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for the County of Santa  
Barbara, which includes the County’s General Operating Budget as well as budgets of special  
districts governed by the Board of Supervisors, for Tuesday, June 16, 2026;  
b) Direct the publication of the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for the purpose of  
conducting a budget hearing pursuant to Government Code section 29064(c);  
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378  
that the above fiscal activities are not a project under CEQA;  
It is also recommended that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Santa Barbara, acting as  
Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency:  
d) Set a public hearing for the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for the County of Santa  
Barbara as Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency for  
Tuesday, June 16, 2026;  
e) Direct the publication of the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for the County of Santa  
Barbara as Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency for  
the purpose of conducting a budget hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 29064(c); and  
f) Determine pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 that the above fiscal activities are not a  
project under CEQA.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District;  
Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation  
District; Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District; Board of  
Directors, Santa Barbara County Water Agency and other Special Districts  
under Supervision and control of the Board of Supervisors:  
a) Set for a hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Santa Barbara;  
b) Directed;  
c) Approved;  
Acting as Successor Agency to the former County of Santa Barbara  
Redevelopment Agency:  
d) Set for a hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Santa Barbara;  
e) Directed; and  
f) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-43)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00404  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an amendment to Chapter 50 of the County  
Code - Licensing of Cannabis Operations, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 9, 2026. Time estimate: 20 minutes)  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 to the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of  
Cannabis Operations pertaining to replacement of the County of Santa Barbara Sheriff Office role  
in cannabis business licensing activities specific to site security plan review and live scan check  
responsibilities as required in Section 50-11 with staff from the Cannabis Licensing Division;  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of June 23, 2026 to consider recommendations, as  
follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the  
County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 to the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of  
Commercial Cannabis Operations pertaining to removal of the County of Santa Barbara Sheriff  
from cannabis business licensing activities specific to site security plan review and live scan check  
responsibilities as required in Section 50-11 with staff from the Cannabis Licensing Division; and  
ii) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality (CEQA) that:  
1) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15168(c), these actions are within the scope of the  
Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and  
Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR)  
(17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016) adequately describes this activity  
for the purposes of CEQA; and  
2) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the  
Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is  
required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR  
due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the  
severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with  
respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions  
of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial  
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of  
substantial importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which  
was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the  
time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the elements of CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3) apply.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 9, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST.  
TIME 20 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-44)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00435  
Set a hearing to adopt Resolutions to establish solid waste tipping fees, maximum franchised  
collection rates, and New Cuyama Parcel Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027; as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 9, 2026. Time estimate: 30 minutes)  
a) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2026, setting the fee schedules for solid waste  
handling and disposal fees at County solid waste facilities for FY 2026-2027;  
b) Approve the proposed FY 2026-2027 adjusted Per Ton Processing Rate of $34.03 to be paid  
by the County to MarBorg Recovery, LP for the processing of municipal solid waste and  
source-separated recyclables at the ReSource Center Material Recovery Facility (MRF);  
c) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2026, setting the Parcel Fee Schedule for the  
Cuyama Valley for FY 2026-2027;  
d) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2026, setting the fee schedules for maximum  
franchised solid waste collection rates in the unincorporated Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 service areas  
for FY 2026-2027:  
i) Direct the Clerk to announce the close of the Public Hearing following the end of public comment  
for the departmental item, and that no additional protest votes will be accepted;  
ii) Direct the Clerk to count the number of written protests specifically received for the Isla Vista  
service area of Zone 3 referencing newly restructured maximum rates for this community proposed  
for FY 2026-2027; and  
iii) Direct the Clerk to report the number protest votes counted as outlined above:  
1) If no majority protest on Isla Vista maximum franchised solid waste collection rates; adopt a  
Resolution; or  
2) If a majority protest; adopt a Resolution for all other unincorporated Zone fee schedules but  
take no action on Isla Vista maximum franchised solid waste collection rates and provide direction  
to staff; and  
e) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guideline Section 15273(a) (1), (2), (3)  
and (4) because they are for the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval  
of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the  
purpose of meeting operating expenses and that no expansion of services or facilities will result, and  
direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 9, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST.  
TIME 30 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-45)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00439  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending the Public Works  
Department Subdivision Map and Document Review Fee Schedule, Surveyor Division, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 9, 2026. Time estimate: 15 minutes)  
a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of the proposed Ordinance that extends the date of the  
Pilot Program for the subsidy of Record of Survey fees in the unincorporated area of the County  
until June 30, 2027;  
b) Read the title “An Ordinance Adopting a Schedule of Fees for Services Provided by the  
Department of Public Works, County Surveyor Division in Connection with the Review and  
Approval of Subdivision and Survey Related Documents and Maps within the Jurisdiction of Santa  
Barbara County,” and waive full reading of the selected Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of June 23, 2026 to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of the Ordinance for County Surveyor  
services effective 60 days after adoption; and  
ii) Find that the above-recommended actions are the establishment, modification, structuring,  
restricting, or approval of rates, tolls, fees, or other charges by public agencies which the public  
agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses and purchasing or leasing supplies,  
equipment, or materials and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) under California Public Resources Code section 21080, subdivisions (b)(8)(A) and (B),  
and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(2), and are an  
administrative activity of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for purposes of the CEQA under State  
CEQA Guidelines and Section 15378, subdivisions (b)(4) and (b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 9, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST.  
TIME 15 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-46)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
26-00440  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Annual Transparent Review of Unjust  
Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act Report and Community Forum, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for June 23, 2026. Time estimate: 2 hours)  
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);  
b) Hold the public hearing on June 23, 2026, as required by Government Code section 7283.1(d),  
regarding ICE’s access to individuals, and to receive and consider public comment; and  
c) 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.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 23, 2026 in Santa Maria (EST.  
TIME 2 HRS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
26-00002  
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) (26-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed concerns and opposition to proposed staffing and service  
reductions impacting vulnerable populations and County community services; and  
Expressed concerns regarding increased Sheriff’s Department overtime costs,  
proposed jail expansion projects, and prioritizing incarceration-related spending  
over investments in housing, health, pharmacies, laboratories, and other  
immediate community needs - Audrey Nguyen, Leticia Clay, Rachel Trujillo,  
Andrew Hawkins, Leo Decasaus, Paola Moneno. Kelly Beecham, Sebastian  
Arredondo, Francisco Hernandez, Lurdes Navarro, Jonathan Castillo, Leticia  
Salas, Linda Aleman, Meg Beard, Pierre Calvo, Laura Robinson, Jeanne Sparks,  
Ken Westall, Eric Ramirez Zepeda, Erica Diaz Cervantes, Linsey Rodriguez,  
Trang Ngo, Connie Alexander and Larry Behrendt addressed the Board  
Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
26-00449  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of  
subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case, based on these “facts and circumstances:” The Santa  
Barbara County Fire Fighters, Inc., Local 2046 claims that the County has not correctly calculated  
the regular rate of pay for its members in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee organizations: all bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives.  
Agency-designated representatives: Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt.  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)  
Public employee performance evaluation: County Counsel.  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE 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, the Board considered Public Employee  
Re-Appointment for County Counsel. The Board voted unanimously to reappoint  
Rachel Van Mullem as County Counsel for a 4 year term.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
26-00442  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Extra-Help Services and Retirement Waiver  
for Information Technology 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 employee Chris Rauzino is necessary to fill a critical position need in the  
Information Technology Department before the 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to appoint retired employee Chris Rauzino  
as an Extra-Help employee to assist with the training and transfer of his duties to his new-hire  
replacement on a part-time basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective date  
of May 26, 2026; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organization 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: 11:18 AM - 11:20 AM (2 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, 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:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00416  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health  
Facility (PHF) Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026, First and Second  
Quarter, as follows: (EST. TIME: 25 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 first and second quarter report on the  
Santa Barbara County PHF, providing an update from the PHF Governing Board regarding  
operations of the PHF including quality of care and other program activities; 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) and (b)(5), finding that the action is governmental funding mechanisms and/or  
administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 11:21 AM - 11:54 AM (33 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
3)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
26-00441  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2028 Public Safety  
Realignment Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive a presentation on the FY 2026-2028 Public Safety Realignment Plan;  
b) Accept the Santa Barbara County FY 2026-2028 Public Safety Realignment Plan developed by  
the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and approved by the Executive Committee of the  
CCP;  
c) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), in that they are  
government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the  
environment; and  
d) Determine that the acceptance of the FY 2026-2028 Public Safety Realignment Plan is exempt  
from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities are  
covered by the common sense exception that CEQA applies only to projects which have the  
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty  
that there is no possibility that the activities in question may have a significant effect on the  
environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:54 AM - 12:26 PM (32 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Accepted; and  
c) and d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
4)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00434  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Zoning Ordinance Ministerial Streamlining  
Briefing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a report from the Planning and Development Department regarding proposed  
updates and amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code, Montecito Land Use  
and Development Code, and Article II - Coastal Zoning Ordinance pertaining to ministerial  
streamlining and permit type requirements;  
b) Provide direction to staff regarding the proposed amendments; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the above actions consist of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:47 PM - 4:21 PM (1 HR. 34 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Frances Romero addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Directed staff to explore Ordinance amendments to do the following:  
(1) Residential Ministerial Permitting: (i) Make all Single Family Dwellings and  
accessory structures ministerial (no noticing or appeals); Still potentially allow  
appeals in some select areas; (ii) Establish a 3-tiered system of Design Review  
with a new level of review performed by Planning and Development staff and apply  
uniformly as possible but retain full design review for some areas that require  
stricter design standards;  
(2) Commercial: (i) Allow for commercial changes of use between uses that are  
currently allowed with a Land Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit to be  
exempt; (ii) Allow commercial changes of use and small commercial additions  
without requiring additional onsite parking as long as existing parking is not  
reduced; (iii) Allow for some amount of commercial development to be permitted  
ministerially; (iv) Exempt some amount commercial development from Design  
Review, not applicable in select community plan areas;  
(3) Permit Review Thresholds: (i) Downshift and modify permit requirement  
levels as appropriate; and (ii) Expand and update the list of exempt uses as  
appropriate; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor  
Lavagnino  
Absent:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Adjourned at 4:22 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, June 9, 2026  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN  
COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE  
ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN  
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE  
PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, May 12, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM and  
on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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