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, April 21, 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 April 7, 2026 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  
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.  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato announced the following:  
The Agricultural Commissioner held a free commercial Pesticide Disposal Event  
where more than 40,000.00 pounds of legacy and unwanted pesticides were safely  
collected and disposed of.  
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 NELSON  
26-00337  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jerry Nichols of the Public Works Department as  
the April 2026 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-87  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
26-00317  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 20, 2026 through April 24, 2026 as National  
Home Visiting Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-88  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
26-00318  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 19, 2026 through April 25, 2026 as National  
Library Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-89  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-4)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00311  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of April 19, 2026 through April 25, 2026 as National  
Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Santa Barbara County.  
Karin Hauenstein, Elsa Granados and Bruce Mckaig addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-90  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-5)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00342  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the week of April 19, 2026 through April 25, 2026 as Court  
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteer Appreciation Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-91  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-6)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00344  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming May 7, 2026 as the National Day of Prayer in Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-92  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-7)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00345  
Adopt a Resolution Proclaiming the month of April 2026 as National Poetry Month in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-93  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-8)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00346  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-94  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-9)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
26-00351  
Adopt a Resolution honoring the 2025 Carpinterian of the Year.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-95  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-10)  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
Adopt a Resolution honoring the 2025 Junior Carpinterian of the Year.  
26-00352  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-96  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-11)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00341  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Eric Carpio upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s  
Office after over 20 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-97  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Administrative Items  
A-12)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
26-00330  
Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis, Report for July 2025  
Through February 2026, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis - Report for July 2025 Through February  
2026; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the  
creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-13)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00331  
Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Services Agreement for Crisis,  
Recovery, Engagement, Diversion and Outreach, Proposition 47 (CREDO47) Research and  
Evaluation Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2026; First Amendment to the Data Transfer and  
Use Agreement for the CREDO47 Program for FYs 2022-2026; Services Agreement with The  
Regents of the University of California for Justice and Healing Collaborative (JHC) Research and  
Evaluation Services for FY 2025-29, and Data Transfer and Use Agreement for the JHC Program  
for FYs 2025-2029, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with The Regents of the University of California (Board  
Contract No. 24-075) to extend the contract term through June 30, 2026, allow for program  
incentives to be provided to participants, and increase the contract amount by $115,000.00 for  
additional research and evaluation services for the CREDO47 Program (Cohort 3) for a revised,  
total maximum contract amount not to exceed $244,337.00;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or  
designee to execute a First Amendment to the CREDO47 Program (Cohort 3) Data Transfer and  
Use Agreement with The Regents of the University of California to include expanded behavioral  
health service data to answer additional questions related to the target population, with no change  
to the contract term of September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026;  
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with the Regents of the University of California for the provision of University of  
California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) research and evaluation services for the JHC Program (Cohort  
5) under California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Grant Agreement No.  
BSCC 1416-25 for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $96,100.00 for the period of  
October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, (Cohort 5):  
i) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the JHC Services Agreement for convenience and  
make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively,  
without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of an  
amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at  
any time;  
d) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or  
designee to execute a JHC Program (Cohort 5) Data Transfer and Use Agreement with The  
Regents of the University of California to provide a limited data set for research purposes for the  
period of October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029; and  
e) 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
c) i) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
d) Approved, ratified and authorized; and  
e) 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  
26-00332  
Consider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness-California Department of Health  
Care Services (DHCS) Performance Contract Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2029, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, or designee, to  
execute the $0 California DHCS Performance Agreement No. 26-60060 including exhibits and the  
Contractor Certification Clauses for receipt of funds from the Behavioral Health Services Act  
(BHSA), Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), Community Mental  
Health Services Block Grant (MHBG), and Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery  
Services Block Grant (SUBG), 1991 and 2011 realignment funds, and for compliance with  
California State and Federal laws for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; 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 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved 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-15)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00333  
Consider recommendations regarding the Third Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board  
Contract [BC] 23-074) with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC (Aegis) for Drug Medi-Cal Organized  
Delivery System (DMS-ODS) Narcotic and Opioid Treatment Program Services for Fiscal Years  
(FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (BC 23-074) with Aegis (not a local vendor) to update certain  
standard provisions for compliance with State and federal requirements and to clarify the  
obligations of the parties, update the Schedule of Rates and Contract Maximum, update the Entity  
Rates and Codes by Service Type, amend the foot note in the performance goals, outcomes, and  
measures, and increase the contract amount by $578,400.00 for a revised total maximum contract  
amount not to exceed $25,154,100.00, inclusive of $5,325,900.00 for FY 2023-2024,  
$6,416,600.00 for FY 2024-2025, $6,332,500.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $7,079,100.00 for  
FY 2026-2027, resulting in no change to the 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 action is 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-16)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00335  
Consider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with  
Stalwart Clean and Sober, Inc. for Residential Recovery Services and Alcohol and Drug Free  
Housing for Fiscal Years 2024-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Stalwart Clean and Sober, Inc. (a local vendor) (Board  
Contract 24-222) update certain standard terms in compliance with state and federal requirements;  
to update the number of beds from 18 to 22 in the recovery residences program; to update the  
State Hospitals funding program references, and a resource link; to update the program budget; to  
add Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) grant requirements, opioids settlement funding  
requirements, and Department of State Hospitals (DSH) diversion grant funding requirements; and  
increase the total maximum contract amount by $170,050.00 for a revised, total maximum contract  
amount not to exceed $1,089,850.00 with no change to the contract term of June 30, 2024,  
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 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-17)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00316  
Consider recommendations regarding the Professional Services Agreement with CJM Petroleum  
Consulting (CJMPC) to Conduct Amortization Study, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a Professional Services Agreement  
with CJMPC (“Agreement”) to conduct an amortization study of onshore oil and gas extraction  
operations, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Andy Caldwell, Paasha Mahdavi and Tara Rengifo addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann  
2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-18)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
26-00326  
Consider recommendations regarding Adoption of Resolution Authorizing County Counsel to  
Partially Settle the litigation County of Santa Barbara v. Purdue Pharma, et al. (Case No.  
1:17-MD-2804) with Six Remnant Defendants, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution that approves and authorizes County Counsel or her designee to execute the  
following agreement to partially settle the litigation County of Santa Barbara and the People of the  
State of California v. Purdue Pharma, et al. (Case No. 1:17-MD-2804) as to defendants  
Associated Pharmacies, Inc. (and American Associated Pharmacies), J M Smith Corporation,  
Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual  
Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods Inc. including its subsidiaries  
SuperValu and Advantage Logistics (collectively, the “Remnant Defendants”):  
i) Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form which includes a release of all claims  
against the six Remnant Defendants for their conduct complained of in the litigation; and  
b)Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they  
consist 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-98  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00336  
Consider recommendations regarding the Support for Assembly Bill (AB) 2257 - County  
Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, as follows:  
a) Adopt a position to support AB 2257, which would allow any County Board of Supervisors to  
create a Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and shift authority over county jails from the  
Sheriff to the Department, pursuant to the Legislative Program Committee recommendation; 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).  
Larry Behrendt, Jaycee Hunter, Andy Caldwell and Ethan Bertrand addressed the  
Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann  
2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-20)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00343  
Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011020 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision  
Request Nos. 0011009 and 0011027 (4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-21)  
26-00319  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AGRICULTURAL  
COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding donations of Pharmaceutical Replenishments and Safety Net  
Support from Direct Relief International to the County Health Department and Agricultural  
Commissioner’s Office, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director and the Director of the Agricultural  
Commissioner’s Office to accept and receive donations from Direct Relief International, a 501(c)  
(3) organization of pharmaceutical inventory replenishment and other safety net support in the  
combined total amount of $513,191.50 provided to the County Health Department and the  
Agricultural Commissioner’s Office during the 2025 calendar year;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011016 recognizing the value of the unanticipated  
donations in the amount of $513,200.00 as revenue and expense to the County Health Department  
and the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office; 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 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00321  
Consider recommendations regarding a FifthꢀAmendment to the Agreement with Medical Doctors  
Associates (MDA) dba Cross Country Locums, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with MDA  
dba Cross Country Locums for professional services to increase the amount by $600,000.00 for a  
revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $4,288,900.00, without a change to the period of  
performance of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010994 in the amount of $600,000.00 to transfer  
appropriations in the County Health Department from Salaries and Benefits to Services and  
Supplies in Fiscal Year 2025-2026; 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 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-23)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00325  
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, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in an  
amount not to exceed $214,000.00; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is 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 action is the creation of governmental funding mechanisms or other  
governmental 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-24)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00329  
Consider recommendations regarding a CalFresh Healthy Living Grant Termination Notification for  
Grant Agreement 23-10345, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of County Health, or designee, to sign the receipt of  
Notification of Termination for Grant Agreement 23-10345 for the California Department of Public  
Health (CDPH) CalFresh Healthy Living program, which is effective April 30, 2026;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011006 which decreases appropriations of  
$98,750.00 in County Health due to unrealized federal revenues;  
c) Approve and authorize the Director of County Health, or designee, to sign any necessary  
closeout documents for Grant Agreement 23-10345, including the Contractor’s Release; 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Approved;  
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-25)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00327  
Consider recommendations regarding a Tenth Amendment to the Oregon Community Health  
Information Network (OCHIN) Master System Agreement, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Tenth Amendment to the Master System  
Agreement with OCHIN to add and exercise an option to extend the term of the agreement for an  
additional three years beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029, and to increase funding by  
$3,800,000.00 for the additional three-year period for a revised total amount not to exceed  
$12,524,600.00; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is 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 action 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-26)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00334  
Consider recommendations regarding the Ocean Water Quality Monitoring Grant Agreement  
(State Water Board), as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to:  
i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to execute the Public  
Beach Safety Grant Agreement (No. D2514113) with the State Water Resources Control Board  
for a three-year period in the amount of $372,675.00, not to exceed $124,225.00 annually, for  
ocean water quality monitoring and public notification services related to the State Water Board’s  
Public Beach Water Safety Program for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (Fiscal  
Years 2025-2026 through 2027-2028);  
ii) Approve and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to execute future amendments  
to the Grant Agreement (No. D2514113), if State funds are made available, including changes to  
the scope of work required under the grant provided that the additional award is within ten percent  
(10%) of the previous annual amount, upon review and concurrence by County Counsel’s Office,  
subject to the Board’s authority to rescind this delegation at any time; and  
iii) Approve and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to make and sign all required  
certifications and to submit any required documents, invoices, and reports required to obtain grant  
funding related to the Grant Agreement (No. D2514113); and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section  
15378(b)(4), because it consists of the creation of governmental funding mechanisms or other  
governmental 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-99  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-27)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00246  
Consider recommendations regarding revisions to the Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara  
County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals and Appointment of Candidates onto the Board of  
Appeals, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving revisions to the Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara  
County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals (Rules and Regulations) and appointed members onto  
the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals;  
b) Approve the revised Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s  
Board of Appeals (Rules and Regulations);  
c) Approve the candidates nominated by the Fire Department in this document and Attachment D  
for appointments onto the Board of Appeals: and/or  
i) Nominate and approve Board appointment individuals for the five-member board pursuant to  
Chapter 15 of Santa Barbara County Code of Ordinances, Section A101.2 Membership and  
Appointment; and  
d) Determine that this action 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 Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be continued, as follows: May 5, 2026 in Santa Barbara. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-28)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00308  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program  
(HSGP) Authorization, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Fire Department Office of Emergency Management  
(OEM) to accept $488,412.00 in FY 2025 HSGP federal funds as distributed through the  
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) with a period of performance from  
September 1, 2025 to May 31, 2028;  
b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the County Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of OEM,  
County Fire Chief, and Fire Department Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) to act  
as Authorized Agents to apply and submit grant applications, execute all required grant application  
documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each  
application and subaward under the HSGP grant to provide grant funding for emergency  
management activities in the Santa Barbara Operational Area; and  
c) Determine 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)(5), finding that the actions 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-100  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-29)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00309  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Emergency Management  
Performance Grant (EMPG) Authorization, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Fire Department Office of Emergency Management  
(OEM) to accept $200,919.00 in FY 2025 EMPG federal funds as distributed through the  
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) with a period of performance from  
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027;  
b) Adopt a Resolution to appoint the County Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of OEM,  
County Fire Chief, and Fire Department Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) to act  
as Authorized Agents to apply and submit grant applications, execute all required grant application  
documents (including assurances and certifications), and take any actions necessary for each  
application and subaward under the EMPG grant to provide grant funding for emergency  
management activities in the Santa Barbara Operational Area; and  
c) Determine 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)(5), finding that the actions 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-101  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-30)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00315  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara Main Jail Intake and Reception Center  
Expansion (IRC) Expansion & ADA Improvements Project, Escrow Account in lieu of Retention;  
Project No. 20041, Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve an Escrow Agreement (Agreement) for security deposits in lieu of retention in  
accordance with Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code for the Santa Barbara  
Main Jail IRC Expansion & ADA Improvements construction project;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services to execute the Agreement; and  
c) Find that the above actions do not require changes to the Notice of Exemption  
(GS-030624-20041-0001) for the Project, which was adopted by the Board for this project on  
March 6, 2024.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
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-31)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00328  
Consider recommendations regarding the Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSA),  
as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (“Purchasing Agent”) to execute and  
administer the annual MSA with Mercy House Living Centers, in the amount of $250,000.00, for  
the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work in Exhibit A to such MSA; 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified 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-32)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
26-00310  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with  
SDG Group, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute an Agreement for services of  
independent contractor with SDG Group in an aggregate amount not to exceed $392,000.00  
beginning April 21, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026 (Agreement);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute amendments to the Agreement  
to increase the amount payable thereunder by an aggregate amount not to exceed 5% of  
$392,000.00, or $19,600.00, to request additional services thereunder as needed;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to make changes to the Timeline in Exhibit  
A without extending the Term of the Agreement; and  
d) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(2)&(5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) and c) Approved and authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-33)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
26-00307  
Consider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara 2026 Consolidated Annual  
Plan Comprehensive Multi-Agency Juvenile Justice Plan (CMJJP) and Juvenile Justice Realignment  
Plan (JJRP), as follows:  
a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara 2026 Consolidated Annual Plan CMJJP and  
JJRP; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities  
are covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the  
potential for causing significant effects 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.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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  
A-34)  
26-00312  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding a License Agreement, Glen Oaks Estates Community  
Association Landscaping, First District, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the License  
Agreement - Glen Oaks Estates Community Association Landscaping with Glen Oaks Estates  
Community Association for landscaping installation and maintenance across District owned  
property; and  
b) Determine that executing a License Agreement is an organizational and administrative activity  
that will not result in changes in the environment, and therefore the action does not constitute a  
“Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved 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-35)  
26-00313  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the License Agreement, La Pita Place Drainage & Erosion  
Control Project, Third District, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the License  
Agreement - La Pita Place Drainage & Erosion Control Project with Buellton Ranch L.P. for the  
maintenance of drainage improvements and infrastructure on private property for flood control  
purposes for a term of ten years; and  
b) Determine that executing a License Agreement is an organizational and administrative activity  
that will not result in changes in the environment, and therefore the action does not constitute a  
“Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved 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-36)  
26-00314  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Mutual Indemnification Agreement, Village Square  
Development in Los Alamos, Fourth District, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Mutual Indemnification Agreement among Santa  
Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Los Alamos Community Services  
District, and Village Square Community, Inc., covering a Non-Exclusive Roadway Easement; and  
b) Determine that executing a Mutual Indemnification Agreement is an organizational and  
administrative activity that will not result in changes in the environment, and therefore the action  
does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-37)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00153  
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 15A of the Santa Barbara  
County Code relating to Floodplain Management, as follows:  
a) Consider and approve the adoption (second reading) of “An Ordinance amending Chapter 15A,  
of the Santa Barbara County Code Relating to Floodplain Management” (ordinance introduced on  
April 7, 2026); and  
b) Determine the proposed actions do not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15378(b)(2) as they consist of general  
policy and procedure making, and 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational and administrative  
activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5284  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-38)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00320  
Consider recommendations regarding the Midwest Guardrail System Countywide; County Project  
No. 820797, Second, Fourth, and Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office for  
construction of the Midwest Guardrail System Countywide, County Project No. 820797  
(PRJ-000605); Second, Fourth, and Fifth Supervisorial District;  
b) Award the Construction Contract for the Midwest Guardrail System Countywide, County  
Project No. 820797, in the amount of $306,042.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, Central  
Coastal Fence Inc., 540 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433, subject to the provisions of  
documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as  
required under California law;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract for County Project No.  
820797, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor Controller, and Risk  
Manager, or their authorized representatives;  
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve Change Orders for the  
Midwest Guardrail System Countywide, County Project No. 820797, for a contingency amount of  
up to $27,803.00, for the construction of County Project No. 820797 for a total amount not to  
exceed authorization of $333,845.00; and  
e) Determine that this Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) 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), as set forth in the CEQA Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded;  
c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
d) Authorized; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-39)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00323  
Consider recommendations regarding the proposed rescinding of parking restrictions and approval  
of new stop control and parking restrictions in the First, Second, and Fourth Districts, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to rescind and establish various stop control and parking restrictions in the  
First, Second, and Fourth Supervisorial Districts; 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 the Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-102  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-40)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00322  
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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-41)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00324  
Consider recommendations regarding the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List  
of Projects Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution establishing a list of projects for FY 2026-2027 funded by the  
State’s Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017;  
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to make immaterial and minor technical  
changes within the list of projects for FY 2026-2027; and  
c) Find that the State Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account List of Projects for Fiscal  
Year 2026-2027 is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act  
pursuant to 14 Cal. Code of Reg. 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 Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-103  
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:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-42)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00306  
Approve the appointment of Yolanda Vasquez to the Commission for Women, term ending  
December 31, 2028, Fifth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Hearing Requests  
A-43)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00338  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding a County Service Area 12 (Mission Canyon  
Sewer District) Resolution Relative to Collection of Sewer Service Charges and Sewer Connection  
Charges on the Tax Roll, First District, as follows:  
(Set a Hearing for June 9, 2026. Time Estimate: 15 minutes)  
a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board a report entitled County Service Area 12 Fixed  
Charges Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027;  
b) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to set sewer connection charges and  
increase sewer service charges for County Service Area 12;  
c) Read title: “An Ordinance to Set Sewer Connection Charges and Sewer Service Charges for  
County Service Area 12 in the Mission Canyon Area,” and waive reading of the Ordinance in full;  
and  
d) Direct the Clerk to count and report the number of written protests:  
i) If no majority protest, continue the item on the Administrative Agenda for June 23, 2026 to  
consider recommendations, as follows:  
1) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance to set sewer connection charges and  
increase sewer service charges for County Service Area 12;  
2) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax roll; and  
3) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because  
they are for the establishment of service charges for services provided with County Service Area  
12, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that the fees will be used for meeting  
operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and approve the filing of a Notice  
of Exemption on that basis; or  
ii) If a majority protest, take no action and provide direction to staff.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, 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-44)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00339  
Consider recommendations regarding establishing Benefit Assessments for County Service Areas  
3, 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District, as follows:  
Acting as the governing authority of County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31 and the Santa  
Barbara North County Lighting District:  
a) Adopt a Resolution setting a Departmental Hearing on June 9, 2026 to establish Benefit  
Assessments for County Service Area 3, County Service Area 31 and the Santa Barbara North  
County Lighting District; and  
b) Set a hearing to consider recommendations, as follows:  
(Set a Hearing on June 9, 2026. Time Estimate: 15 minutes)  
i) Receive and file Benefit Assessment Reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 for County  
Service Area 3, County Service Area 31, and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District  
with the Clerk of the Board;  
ii) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County  
Service Areas 3 for FY 2026-2027;  
iii) Adopt a Resolution establishing streetlighting charges (no changes proposed), for County  
Service Areas 31 for FY 2026-2027;  
iv) Do not establish the Benefit Assessments (set to zero) in those portions of the Santa Barbara  
North County Lighting District authorized to do so for FY 2026-2027; and  
v) Determine that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to CCR 14 Section 15273(a)(1),(2),(3) and (4) of the State CEQA Guidelines  
because they are for the establishment of benefit assessment rates for services provided by County  
Service Areas 3 and 31, that no expansion of services or facilities will result, that revenues will be  
used for meeting operating expenses and financial reserve needs and requirements, and approve the  
filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the governing authority of County Service Area 3, County Service Area  
31 and the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-104  
b) i) through v) Set for 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-45)  
26-00340  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA  
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding Laguna County Sanitation District, Ordinance  
Relative to Service Charges, Connection Charges,ꢀand Trunk Sewer Fees and Resolution Relative  
to Collection of Service Charges on the Tax Roll,ꢀFourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:  
(Set a Hearing for June 9, 2026. Time Estimate: 15 minutes)ꢀ  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Receive and file with the Clerk of the Board the Fixed Charge report for Fiscal Year  
2026-2027;  
b) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and  
4142 to Change the Annual Service Charge, Connection Charge, and the Dutard-Solomon and  
Bradley-Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees;  
c) Read title: “An Ordinance of the Laguna County Sanitation District Amending Ordinance No.  
3130 Adopted November 19, 1979, Which Established Service Charges, Connection Charges,  
and Other Rules and Regulations as Amended by Ordinance No. 4142 Adopted December 9,ꢀ  
1993ꢀEstablishing Trunk Sewer Fees. This Amending Ordinance Changes the Annual Service  
Charge and Connection Charge for Single Family and Duplex Dwelling Units, Apartments,  
Condominiums,ꢀTrailer Spaces, MobileꢀHomesꢀand Non-residential Development;ꢀand alsoꢀ  
Changes the Dutard-Solomon and Bradley-Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees,” and waive reading of the  
Ordinance in full;ꢀ  
d) Direct the Clerk of the Board to count and report the number of written protests, if any:  
i) If no majority protest, set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda for June 23, 2026 to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
1) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and  
4142 to Change the Annual Service Charge, Connection Charge, and the Dutard-Solomon and  
Bradley Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees;  
2) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax roll; and  
3) Determine that the above actions are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the CEQA Guidelines  
because they are modifications of service charges, connection charges, and trunk line fees for the  
purposes of meeting operating and capital expenses, as well as for meeting financial reserve needs  
required to maintain services within this existing service area, and the modifications in charges and  
fees are not for the construction of capital projects for the expansion of the service system and  
approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis; or  
ii) If majority protest, take no action and provide direction to staff.  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 9, 2026 (EST. TIME 15 MINS.).  
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: Introduced himself as the New Southern California Gas Representative -  
John Rohev addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed concerns regarding perceived inconsistency between the County of  
Santa Barbara’s messaging and actions, and encouraged public participation in  
voting - Christy Lozano addressed the Board  
Re: Requested a formal investigation into the Good Samaritan Shelter Nonprofit  
Organization - Gina Quiroz addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed concerns regarding the un permitted renovation and relocation of  
the St. Joseph High School baseball and softball outfields and requested  
remediation - Don McGray, and Eleanor Lind addressed the Board  
Re: Expressed concerns regarding Verizon Wireless, the Planning and  
Development Department, and interpretations of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) - Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board  
Recess to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
26-00353  
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: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human  
Resources Director Kristine Schmidt.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00288  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the first reading of 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:  
(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Consider and approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to  
the Santa Barbara County Code, titled Local Housing Marketing Program;  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;  
c) Determine that the Ordinance, Local Housing Marketing Program, is not a “project” as defined  
in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it  
consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes in the environment and, therefore, is not subject to CEQA pursuant to  
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c); and  
d) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of May 5, 2026, to consider  
recommendations as follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to the Santa  
Barbara County Code, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003); and  
ii) Determine that the ordinance, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003), is  
not a “project” as defined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and, therefore, is not subject  
to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 12:01 PM - 12:57 PM (56 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Steve Fort addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved with direction to amend the Ordinance,  
as follows:  
(1) Section 52-5 Subsection (d) to read "Developers shall implement local  
marketing plans at least twelve weeks before any other general marketing plans  
for housing projects subject to the requirements of this chapter.";  
(2) Section 53-6 Subsection (a) to read "The advertisements shall appear at least  
one time per week for twelve weeks.";  
(3) Section 53-6 Subsection (c) to read "The posts shall appear on at least four  
social media sites at least one time per week for twelve weeks.";  
(4) Section 53-7 Subsection (d) to read "Rent or for-sale price ranges.";  
(5) Expand the housing market areas to include the Santa Ynez market anywhere  
it is referenced within the Ordinance; and  
(6) Supplement the record with the findings from Supervisor Hartmann;  
b) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
c) Approved; and  
d) i) and ii) Set for May 5, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the  
adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00349  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a first reading of an Ordinance to Amend  
County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter  
46A, sections 46A-2, 46A-4 and 46A-6;  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;  
c) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Program  
Administrative Manual;  
d) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and  
e) Continue to the Administrative Agenda of May 5, 2026, to consider recommendations as  
follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A  
to amend sections 46A-2, 46A-4, and 46A-6; and  
ii) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the  
CEQA, pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of an  
organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 12:59 PM - 1:19 PM (20 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Jessica Wishan de L'Abre addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved with direction to staff to return to the  
Board within six(6) months with a revised Ordinance after working with Habitat  
for Humanity to address their concerns as outlined in their public comment  
letter;  
b) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
c) Received and filed;  
d) Approved; and  
e) i) and ii) Set for May 5, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the  
adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
3)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00350  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding options related to the implementation of an  
Office of Inspector General pursuant to Government Code Section 25303.7, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a report on oversight options related to the Sheriff’s Office, including  
implementation of an Office of Inspector General per Government Code Section 25303.7;  
b) Provide direction as appropriate; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), the recommended  
actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:01 PM - 2:52 PM (51 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Larry Behrendt addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) Provided direction to approve Option 5 (Evaluate and Reconsider in Future) and  
return to the Board during Budget hearings to discuss potential funding for an  
additional auditor position.; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor  
Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
4)  
SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
26-00347  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding prohibition of unauthorized use of  
County-owned property such as immigration enforcement; Safeguard the integrity of  
County-administered elections and the protection of ballots once they are cast and Evaluate, where  
legally permissible, to prohibit immigration detention or enforcement facilities within the  
unincorporated County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)  
a) Protect access to County services by adopting the “Use and Preservation Policy for County  
Owned Property and County Parks and Recreation Areas” clarifying that County-owned property  
shall not be used for unauthorized purposes and that immigration enforcement activities at County  
parks and recreation areas are special events;  
b) Take further actions to safeguard our upcoming elections, inform the public, and assure voters  
that they can vote safely and their vote will be counted in Santa Barbara County. These include but  
are not limited to:  
i) Request the Clerk Recorder Assessor Registrar of Voters (Elections Division), in coordination  
with the District Attorney, Sheriff’s Office and County Counsel, report on protocols and training for  
the June and November 2026 election cycle to prevent voter intimidation and to address any  
attempted use of polling locations or County property for immigration enforcement or other  
activities that could interfere with voter access by May 5, 2026;  
ii) Receive a report on County Employee Election Officer Program that encourages County  
employees to be trained poll monitors on election day and be paid their regular wages (similar to  
employees working in the Emergency Operations Center during times of emergencies); including  
efforts as to how awareness of that program can be increased and the program might be expanded  
upon, by May 5, 2026;  
iii) Request the Elections Division in coordination with the Public Information Officer to issue clear,  
user-friendly, public guidance as to how ballots will be protected from any interference, including  
federal, state, county, and local entities, by May 5, 2026; and  
iv) Request that County departments assist with the distribution of a “Know Your Rights” voting  
flyer. This flyer will be distributed to all members of the public, non-profit organizations, educational  
institutions, etc. prior to the June and November 2026 elections;  
c) Direct the Planning and Development Department to analyze and report back to the Board on  
land use, zoning, and permitting tools that may be used to prohibit the siting, expansion, or use of  
immigration enforcement facilities and detention centers in unincorporated areas of the County,  
including public notice and discretionary review options; and  
d) Find that the recommended actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), because they  
consist of organizational and administrative activities of government and the creation of government  
policies that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
No action taken.  
Adjourned at 2:54 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Special Meeting  
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, April 21, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20  
at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, April  
25, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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