County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Roy Lee  
Second District - Laura Capps, Chair  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, November 18, 2025  
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 November 3, 2025 Special Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Approval of Minutes of the November 4, 2025 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
County Executive Officer's Report  
25-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, announced the following:  
The Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office received a national Award  
for Innovative Excellence from Journal Technologies this past week. The award  
recognizes the office’s work customizing and advancing the eDefender system, a  
platform that uses data and dashboards to support legal case management;  
The Public Defender’s Office is collecting new and like-new sleeping bags, warm  
clothing, and new socks and underwear to support individuals experiencing  
homelessness this winter. Donations are accepted at the Public Defender’s offices  
in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria through December 11th, with distribution  
events scheduled for December 12th at both locations; and  
The County is collecting donations for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, with  
drop-off boxes available at County facilities in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, as  
well as at County Fire stations. The Board of Supervisors will participate by  
presenting their donations at the December 9th meeting, and the community is  
encouraged to join by donating new, unwrapped toys through December 17th.  
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 CAPPS  
25-00987  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming November 17, 2025 through November 21, 2025 as California  
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-247  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
25-00982  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jose “Joe” Ayala upon his retirement from the  
Sheriff’s Department after over 27 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-248  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Administrative Items  
A-3)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00985  
Consider recommendations regarding First Amendments to the California Department of Social  
Services Community Care Expansion Preservation Program (CCE-PP) Operating Subsidy  
Payments (OSP) Agreements with Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County, dba  
Mental Wellness Center (MWC) for the preservation of Casa Juana Maria and Polly’s House; and  
with PathPoint for the preservation of Phoenix House, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the California  
Department of Social Services CCE-PP OSP Agreement with Mental Health Association in Santa  
Barbara County, dba MWC, (a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 24-245), for the preservation  
of licensed residential adult and senior care facility “Casa Juana Maria,” located at 106 Juana  
Maria Street, Santa Barbara (First District), to update the funds disbursement model to a flat rate  
model, resulting in no change to the total maximum funding amount of $100,000.00 and no change  
to the contract term of April 8, 2025, through June 30, 2029;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the California  
Department of Social Services CCE-PP OSP Agreement with Mental Health Association in Santa  
Barbara County, dba MWC, (a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 24-246), for the preservation  
of licensed residential adult and senior care facility “Polly’s House,” located at 1801 Bath Street,  
Santa Barbara (First District), to update the funds disbursement model to a flat rate model, resulting  
in no change to the total maximum funding amount of $100,000.00 and no change to the contract  
term of April 8, 2025 through June 30, 2029;  
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the California  
Department of Social Services CCE-PP OSP Agreement with PathPoint, (a local vendor) (Board  
Contract No. 24-242), for the preservation of licensed residential adult and senior care facility  
“Phoenix House,” located at 107 East Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara (First District), to  
update the funds disbursement model to a flat rate model, resulting in no change to the total  
maximum funding amount of $224,869.00 and no change to the contract term of April 8, 2025,  
through June 30, 2029; and  
d) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms  
and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Approved, ratified 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-4)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00988  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Alcor  
Solutions, Inc. for ServiceNow software-as-a-service workflow platform subscriptions for Fiscal  
Years (FYs) 2023-2026, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor with Alcor Solutions, Inc. (not a local vendor) (Board  
Contract No. 23-088) to adjust ServiceNow software-as-a-service subscriptions to add  
AI/Automation driven functionality and increase the contract amount by $115,072.00 for a revised,  
total maximum contract amount not to exceed $449,836.00, inclusive of $111,612.00 for each of  
FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and $226,612.00 for FY 2025-2026, with no change to the  
contract term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026;  
b) Authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to order additional  
services under the contract in an amount not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $44,984.00,  
subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms  
and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-5)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00989  
Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with The Camp Recovery Center,  
LLC for Alcohol and Drug Program Substance Use Disorder Services for Fiscal Years (FYs)  
2025-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with The Camp Recovery Center, LLC (not a local vendor) for the provision of  
residential treatment services, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $4,988,235.00  
to include $2,166,410.00 for FY 2025-2026 and $2,821,825.00 for FY 2026-2027, effective as  
of the date executed by the County through June 30, 2027;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
suspend, delay, or interrupt services for convenience and make immaterial changes to the  
Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement; reallocate funds between funding sources, in  
the year end cost settlement per Exhibit B, and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures  
per Exhibit E, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of  
Supervisors approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board of Supervisors’  
ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms  
and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Gail Osherenko addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-6)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
25-00990  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board  
Contract No. 23-026) with Recover Medical Group, P.C. for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery  
System Outpatient Treatment Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for  
Services of Independent Contractor (Board Contract No. 23-026) with Recover Medical Group,  
P.C. (Recover) (not a local vendor) to update certain standard provisions for compliance with state  
and federal requirements or to clarify the obligations of the parties, add Quality Assurance  
(QA)/Utilization Management (UM) incentive payment provisions until June 30, 2026, update the  
Schedule of Rates and Contract Maximum, update the Entity Rates and Codes by Service Type,  
and reduce the contract amount by $31,000.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not  
to exceed $3,163,700.00, inclusive of $783,000.00 for FY 2023-2024, $803,900.00 for FY  
2024-2025, $803,900.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $772,900.00 for FY 2026-2027, with 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.  
Shelia Kelly addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-7)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00966  
Consider recommendations regarding resale of Affordable Housing Unit at 2615 Caspia Lane,  
Summerland, APN 005-700-008, First District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to accept the bid from Madoricela Badillo DelGado (Buyer) to purchase the  
County-owned affordable housing unit (Unit) located at 2615 Caspia Lane in Summerland for the  
sales price of $160,800.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution, the  
Buyer’s contract and the attachments thereto;  
b) Record a restrictive covenant to be recorded by Escrow concurrently with the remainder of the  
closing documents; and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-249  
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-8)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00967  
Consider recommendations regarding approval of Subrecipient Agreement to extend the Housing  
and Disability Advocacy Program utilizing HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds in  
Santa Barbara County, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient  
Agreement for the distribution of HOME-ARP funds to Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS), allocating  
$6,964.00 in HOME-ARP funds for ongoing services as part of the local Housing and Disability  
Advocacy Program (HDAP), to be fully expended by December 31, 2025; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) as the recommended  
action involves government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-9)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00981  
Consider recommendations regarding Microgrid Incentive Program Applications, First and Second  
Districts, as follows:  
a) Authorize the Community Services Director to submit three Applications for New Cuyama East,  
New Cuyama West and Isla Vista to the Microgrid Incentive Program;  
b) Authorize the Community Services Director and General Services Director to sign the Requisite  
Attestation Letters to be submitted with the respective Applications;  
c) Authorize the Community Services Director to execute the Grant Agreement, if awarded,  
conditioned on no net cost to the County and subject to concurrence from Auditor, County  
Counsel and County Executive Officer; and  
d) Determine that the recommended action is not a project per the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15262, in which a project involving only feasibility or planning studies for  
possible future actions which Board has not approved, adopted, or funded.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Authorized; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-10)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00983  
Consider recommendations regarding the Orcutt Community Park Lighting Phase 2, Project No.  
61OBL (PRJ-000670), Award of Construction Contract; Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required)  
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the  
Orcutt Community Park Lighting Phase 2, Project No. 61OBL (PRJ-000670) (“Project”);  
b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute, a contract in the amount of $973,000.00 to  
the lowest responsible bidder, Diani Building Corp (“Contractor”), for the Project, subject to the  
provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable  
to the Project and as required by California law;  
c) Authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to order changes or additions in the  
work being performed for the Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $61,150.00  
as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142;  
d) Approve the Budget Revision Request for completion of the Project (4/5 Vote Required); and  
e) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial  
importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these  
actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Addendum to SEIR, 03-EIR-05  
approved by the Board of Supervisors for this project on April 3, 2024, and that therefore no new  
environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded, approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Authorized; and  
d) and e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-11)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00992  
Consider recommendations regarding a Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter  
(GSS) for the reservation of one bed at Dignity Moves Santa Barbara Street Village, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with GSS for the  
distribution of previously allocated General Fund money, in the total maximum amount not to  
exceed $50,776.00, for one reserved bed at the Dignity Moves Santa Barbara Street Village, with  
a contract term from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c); finding that the actions  
consist of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and Government Code  
Section 8698.4, finding that the action includes financial assistance for a homeless shelter.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
25-00968  
Consider recommendations regarding two Agreements for Professional Services with Norman A.  
Traub and Associates, and Kramer Workplace Investigations, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreements with two (2) firms specializing in  
workplace investigations for contract periods November 18, 2025 to November 17, 2026, for  
$20,000.00 per Agreement, with the following firms: Norman A. Traub and Associates, and  
Kramer Workplace Investigations; 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)(5), because they consist of  
administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved 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  
25-00993  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside  
Counsel Renne Public Law Group, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal  
Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Renne Public Law Group with a contract term  
ending June 30, 2027, and a not-to-exceed contract amount of $350,000.00; 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:  
Noes:  
4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor  
Lavagnino  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
A-14)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
25-00994  
Consider recommendations regarding appointments in Lieu of Election to the San Antonio Basin  
Water District Board of Directors, as follows:  
a) Appoint two (2) Directors to the Board of the San Antonio Basin Water District in Lieu of  
Election pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10515(a), with four-year terms expiring in  
December 2029:  
i) Ken Hunter; and  
ii) Victor Schaff; and  
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government  
administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result  
in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) and ii) 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  
25-00999  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010878; and 0010883 (Majority Vote Required); and  
Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010873; and 0010884 (4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-16)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
25-00941  
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending  
Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code with the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire  
Code, as follows:  
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code as set forth above;  
b) Consider and approve adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments  
to the California Fire Code; and  
c) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as they consist of “general policy and  
procedure making” and pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational or  
administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
ORDINANCE NO. 5269  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-250  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-17)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
25-00996  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement between the Santa Barbara  
County Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL  
FIRE) for fire protection services to State Responsibility Areas (SRA), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the State of California  
Standard Agreement (STD 213A) between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and CAL  
FIRE for fire protection services to SRA for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026,  
increasing the Agreement by $4,676,496.00, for a revised total amount not to exceed  
$69,018,207.00; 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-18)  
25-00970  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICES  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of easements from the Lompoc Valley Parks,  
Recreation, and Pool Foundations, Inc. granting to the County of Santa Barbara public trails  
system and parking area for recreational access (APN 093-111-019), (RP Folio No. 004100),  
Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the acceptance of easements from The Lompoc Valley Parks,  
Recreation, and Pool Foundations, Inc granting to the County of Santa Barbara public hiking and  
biking trail system, and parking area for recreational access for the public;  
b) Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the original Certificate of Acceptance  
of the Easement Deed conveying public hiking and riding trail system, including a parking area for  
recreational access for the public on APN 093-111-019, granted by The Lompoc Valley Parks,  
Recreation, and Pool Foundations, Inc to the County of Santa Barbara; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from environmental review by the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, No Possibility of  
Significant Effect.  
Dave Baker addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and authorized; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-19)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00969  
Consider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness (BWell) Sobering Center Modular  
Construction Contract Amendment No. 1, Project No. 23038 (PRJ-000679), Second District, as  
follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 (Amendment) to Board  
Contract SCON-001981 with Quincon, Inc. (Agreement) for the BWell Sobering Center  
Modular, increasing the Contingency Amount by $122,696.00 to an amended Contingency  
Amount of 168,837.30, for an amended Maximum Aggregate Contract Amount of $847,396.30;  
b) Ratify and approve Contract Change Order 001; and  
c) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists  
of operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public  
or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible  
or no expansion of existing or former use and pursuant to Section 15304(b) which consists of  
minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of  
existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of  
healthy, mature, scenic trees.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Ratified and approved; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-20)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00979  
Consider recommendations regarding a Multi-Department Master Service Agreement (MSA), as  
follows:  
a) Approve and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer  
the Annual MSA with Government Consulting Partners, Inc., in the amount of $300,000.00, for the  
services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work attached as 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-21)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00984  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Maria Administrative Building Heating Ventilation  
and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment with Building Energy Management System (BEMS)  
Upgrade (Project No. 23018), as follows:  
a) Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, a General Construction Contract  
(Agreement) with Mesa Energy System, Inc. in the Base Contract Amount of $422,888.00, with a  
Contingency Amount not to exceed $33,645.00, for a Maximum Aggregate Contract Amount not  
to exceed $456,533.00, for construction and commissioning of new heating ventilation and air  
conditioning equipment with Building Energy Management System improvements at the Santa  
Maria Administration Building located at 511 Lakeside Avenue in Santa Maria, CA 93455;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to approve change orders to the  
Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $33,645.00; and  
c) Determine that the project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 15301  
(minor alterations to existing facilities) and 15303 (limited construction of small facilities) of Title 14  
of the California Code of Regulations and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) 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-22)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00991  
Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement for  
Project No. 22024 for the Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building Seismic and Heating,  
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Upgrade Project, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services  
Agreement with A3 Engineering, LLP of Los Angeles, CA, to correct the maximum aggregate  
amount of the contract from $239,780.00 to $269,780.00 (a total increase of $30,000.00) to  
match the original cost proposal for a Maximum Compensation Limit of $293,758.00 for the Santa  
Barbara Veterans Memorial Building Seismic and HVAC Upgrades Project; and  
b) Continue to find that the proposed action(s) do not constitute a project within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), Organizational  
or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-23)  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-00995  
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Agreement for Orcutt Library  
Environmental Services, Project No. PRJ-000233 (20056) Orcutt Library Facility, Fourth District,  
as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) for  
environmental services in the base contract amount not to exceed $339,670.00 with UltraSystems  
Environmental Incorporated (Not a Local Vendor) for the Orcutt Library Environmental Services  
Project;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services or his Capital Division Chief designee to approve  
Supplemental Service Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $33,967.00 to address  
changes or additions to the work being performed under the Professional Service Agreement with  
UltraSystems Environmental, Incorporated;  
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to (i) amend the Agreement to extend the Term of  
the Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate the Agreement in accordance  
with the provisions of the Agreement;  
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010880; and  
e) Find that the proposed action(s) does not constitute a project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies that will  
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Todd Wilson addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) and c) Authorized; and  
d) and e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
25-00980  
Consider recommendations regarding a Side Letter Agreement with Service Employees  
International Union Local 620, as follows:  
a) Authorize the County Human Resources Department (“Human Resources”) to enter a Side  
Letter Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara (“County”) and the Service Employees  
International Union Local 620 (“Union”) (“Parties”, collectively) creating a special assignment pay  
for specified classifications in the Information Technology Department applicable to overnight  
offshore stays for equipment installation and maintenance; 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  
existing use and approve the filing of the attached Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) 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)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
25-00960  
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending  
Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code, titled Building Regulations, adopting the 2025  
California Building Standards Codes with local amendments, as follows:  
a) Adopt the Ordinance (second reading) amending Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County  
Code, titled Building Regulations, adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with  
local amendments;  
b) Adopt a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments to the California Building  
Standards Codes; and  
c) Determine that this ordinance amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility that the  
action in question may have a significant effect on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
ORDINANCE NO. 5270  
b) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-251  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-26)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
25-00971  
Consider recommendations regarding a Construction Record Destruction Request for the Public  
Works Department, Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Destruction of Records  
consisting of closed Construction project files listed in the attached schedule, which are no longer  
necessary for County purposes or required to be kept by law; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(5)) because the activity consists of  
organizational or 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-27)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
25-00972  
Consider recommendations regarding an award of Contract for the Habitat Mitigation and  
Monitoring for Foothill Road Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement Over the Cuyama River,  
Bridge No. 51C-0381, Federal Aid No. BRLO-5951(184), County Project No. 862438; First  
District, as follows:  
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office for the  
Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring for Foothill Road Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement  
over the Cuyama River;  
b) Award the Construction Contract for County Project No. 862438 in the amount of  
$693,670.00 to the lowest responsive and sole bidder, Quincon Inc.;  
c) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for the Project,  
for a contingency amount up to $47,184.00 for a total not to exceed authorization of $740,854.00;  
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract, which has been  
reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their  
authorized representatives; and  
e) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has  
come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of  
mitigation measures, and therefore the proposed actions are within the scope of the Proposed Final  
Mitigated Negative Declaration (16NGD-00000-00008) and Mitigation Monitoring Program  
adopted by the Board upon approval of the project on December 13, 2016, and therefore no new  
environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved;  
b) Awarded;  
c) Authorized;  
d) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-28)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
25-00997  
Consider recommendations regarding Consent to Assignment of Eggersmann North America Inc.  
(Board Contract No. 24211) to Eggersmann Recycling Technology Inc.; Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Request for Consent to Assignment  
by Eggersmann North America Inc., which would assign the existing Agreement between the  
County and Eggersmann North America Inc. to Eggersmann Recycling Technology Inc. including  
all rights and obligations contained therein; 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 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-29)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
25-00998  
Consider recommendations regarding a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation  
(CDCR) Parolee Day Reporting Center Agreement with Community Solutions, Inc., as follows:  
a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute a Professional Services Contract with  
Community Solutions, Inc. to authorize continued services for the two parolee Day Reporting  
Centers in Santa Barbara County for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 in an  
amount not to exceed $14,630,097.00; and  
b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that they are government  
administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, authorized and ratified; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-30)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
25-00973  
Consider recommendations regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter  
ended September 30, 2025, as follows:  
a) Accept for filing the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended September 30,  
2025, pursuant to California Government Code section 53646(b); 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Accepted; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-31)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
25-00974  
Approve the appointment of Betsy Schaffer, CPA, Auditor-Controller to the Treasury Oversight  
Committee pursuant to Government Code Section 27132.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-32)  
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR-PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR  
25-00975  
Consider recommendations regarding the Independent Auditor Report on the Treasurer’s Financial  
Statements for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2025, the Independent Auditor’s Report on  
Internal Control over Financial Reporting for the FY ended June 30, 2025, and the Independent  
Auditor’s Report on State Compliance for the FY ended June 30, 2025, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Financial Statements  
with Independent Auditor’s Report for the FY ended June 30, 2025;  
b) Receive and file the Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting  
and on compliance and other matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements performed in  
accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the FY ended June 30, 2025;  
c) Receive and file the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Treasurer’s compliance with the  
Treasury Oversight provisions contained in Sections 27130-27137 of the California Government  
Code for the FY ended June 30, 2025; and  
d) 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 Lavagnino,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through c) Received and filed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Board of Supervisors  
A-33)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
25-01003  
Consider recommendations regarding the contribution of $5,000.00 to the Foodbank of Santa  
Barbara County, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $5,000.00 for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County  
funded by the Second District’s 990 funding allocation in General County Programs General Fund;  
b) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the  
County; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are 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 acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; 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-34)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
25-01000  
Approve the reappointment of Jacqueline Reid to the Commission for Women, term ending  
October 12, 2028, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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-35)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
25-01001  
Approve the reappointment of Thomas R. Parker to the Parks Commission, term ending January 1,  
2028, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino,  
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:  
Administrative Item  
A-36)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of the Fire Chief, as follows:  
25-01006  
a) Approve the appointment of Garrett Huff as the County of Santa Barbara Fire Chief, beginning  
December 8, 2025, at a bi-weekly base salary of $11,639.44 and with benefits consistent with  
those received by other appointed Santa Barbara County Department Heads under Resolution No.  
25-218; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) because the  
recommended actions involve continuing administrative or maintenance activity.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
25-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (25-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed concerns regarding ICE activities in Santa Barbara County; raised  
concerns about past alleged excessive force by the Sheriff’s Office; expressed  
concerns about the Sheriff's Office collaboration with ICE; and requested  
increased government support and protections for farmworkers and the broader  
immigrant community - Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt, Renny Strong, Mariam Shah, Sue  
Heitman, Naomi Lai, Mark Campbell, Teresa Suarez, Gabriel Mendoza, Sergio  
Castillo, Danny Mogg, Shawna Stillwell, Cesar Vasquez, Armando Santiago,  
Reynaldo Rodriguez, Primitiva Hernandez, and Rachelle addressed the Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
25-00918  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a proposed Transportation  
Impact Mitigation Fee Ordinance for the Public Works Department services, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance updating transportation impact  
mitigation fees for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Goleta  
and Orcutt Planning Areas;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;  
and  
c) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda of December 9, 2025 to consider the adoption  
(second reading) of an Ordinance, as follows:  
i) Adopt the Ordinance (second reading) updating transportation impact mitigation fees for the  
Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Goleta and Orcutt Planning  
Areas;  
ii) Adopt the updated fee schedule to take effect upon the effective date of the Ordinance; and  
iii) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that  
are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l), not a “project” as defined for purposes  
of the CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be continued to the December 9, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting  
in Santa Barbara and directed staff to conduct public outreach with Orcutt and  
Goleta developers, the Home Builders Association, local Chambers, and other  
relevant organizations to review the fees prior to returning to the Board.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
25-01004  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Health Department Budget  
Rebalancing Plan to Address Revenue Shortfall for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Fiscal  
Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation on the County Health Department’s outreach to community  
stakeholders and the Human Resource Department’s efforts with the unions to mitigate any  
potential layoffs;  
b) Take no action on the County Health Department’s Rebalancing Plan to reduce 55.2 Full Time  
Equivalent (FTE) salary positions in the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget; and  
c) 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)(5), because the recommended actions consist of organizational or 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: 11:06 AM - 12:52 AM (1 HR. 46 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Abigail Coursolle, Sarah Grusin, Joshua Stehlik, Mariam Shah, Ana Arce,  
Chelsea Lancaster, Ana Garcia, Shawna Stillwell, Sara Nolan Moreno on behalf  
of Rachelle, Primitiva Hernandez, Leo Decasaus, Jay Forest, Laura Robinson,  
Karin Hauenstein, Allan Cronin, and Leo Smith addressed the Board.  
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) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
3)  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
25-01005  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Department of Social Services (DSS)  
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget Update and Rebalancing Plan, as follows: (4/5 Vote  
Required) (EST. TIME: 2 HR.)  
a) Receive and file an update on the DSS budget and fiscal outlook;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010875 that adjusts revenues and expenditures to  
expected levels and removes funding for 58 vacant positions; 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 in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 1:32 PM - 2:11 PM (39 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Leo Decasaus, Laura Robinson, and Yuri Gomez 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; and  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor  
Nelson  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Lavagnino  
4)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
25-00986  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding adjustments to the Other Post-Employment  
Benefits (OPEB) Funding Policy, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)  
a) Adopt the Resolution that updates the County of Santa Barbara OPEB (401(h) Account)  
Funding Policy by adjusting the minimum funding rate from 4% to 1.5% of total pensionable  
payroll, beginning January 1, 2026; and  
b) 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 fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:11 PM - 2:38 PM (27 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 25-252  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor  
Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Adjourned at 2:38 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, December 9, 2025  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
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