County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Das Williams

Second District - Laura Capps, Vice Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino, Chair

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR

105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

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

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

Special Districts.

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

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

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

Roll Call

Present:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the December 10, 2024 Meeting

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

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

County Executive Officer's Report

24-00001

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:

This year, the community generously donated hundreds of sleeping bags and

cold-weather items to the Public Defender's Office Sleeping Bag Drive.

Additionally, financial contributions exceeding $2,800.00 funded the purchase of

200 sack lunches, socks, umbrellas, undergarments, and additional sleeping

bags; and

In Observance of the upcoming holidays, some non-emergency Santa Barbara

County offices will be closed or have modified hours from Wednesday, December

25, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The full schedule of office hours

can be found at www.countyofsb.org.

Administrative Agenda

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

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

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

Agenda and considered as a separate item.

Resolutions to be Presented

A-1)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-01272

Adopt a Resolution Honoring John Lansing Duncan upon his Retirement from the Santa Barbara

County Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission.

Gail Marshall addressed the Board.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-271

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-01271

Adopt a Resolution Honoring Wendy Sims-Moten upon her retirement from the Santa Barbara

Unified School District Board of Trustees.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-272

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

24-01274

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Supervisor Das Williams for over 20 years of

faithful and distinguished service to Santa Barbara County.

Pamela Baczuk, John Abraham Powell, Gail Marshall, Dr. Lee Heller, Tom

Fayram and Gail Teton - Landis addressed the Board.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 24-273

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-4)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

24-01263

Consider recommendations regarding the AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year

(FY) 2023-2024, as follows:

a) Receive and review the FY 2023-2024 AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual Report which includes

the mitigation fee financial activity for FY 2023-2024 and the fee schedules for the Countywide,

Orcutt, Goleta, South Coast, Santa Ynez, Lompoc and Santa Maria development impact fee

programs; and

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

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

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

environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and reviewed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-5)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01266

Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement for Residential Recovery Housing with

Stalwart Clean and Sober, Inc., Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2027, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement with Stalwart Clean and

Sober, Inc., a local vendor, for residential recovery services for a total Maximum Contract Amount

not to exceed $919,800.00 inclusive of $328,500.00 for FY 2024-2025, $295,650.00 for FY

2025-2026, $295,650.00 for FY 2026-2027 for the period of June 30, 2024 through June 30,

2027, inclusive of $148,820.00 for Purchase Order CN8949, but which otherwise cancels,

nullifies, and supersedes Purchase Order No. CN8949;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt services under the Agreement for convenience and make immaterial

changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively; and update the

rate schedule per Exhibit B of the Agreement, all without altering 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; and

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

activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the

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

Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Delegated; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-6)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01267

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

Health and Other Supportive Services with PathPoint, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2025, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement of

Services of Independent Contractor with PathPoint (a local vendor) (BC 22-008) to increase pay

rates to Contractor staff and add an additional incentive for Full Service Partnership (FSP)

requirements by adding language for FSP Incentive Payment to the Mental Health Services (MHS)

Financial Provisions for FYs 2023-2025; and adding $98,856.00 to the maximum contract amount

for FY 2024-2025 for a revised total maximum contract amount not to exceed $9,694,789.00,

inclusive of $2,565,895.00 for FY 2022-2023; $3,515,019.00 for FY 2023-2024; and

$3,613,875.00 for FY 2024-2025, for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025;

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

suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience per Section 20 of

the Agreement, make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Section 26 of the Agreement;

authorize additional services per Exhibits A-2, A-3, and A-4 of the Agreement, approve of

alternative hours of operation and coverage per Exhibit A-4 of the Agreement; approve of

Medi-Cal subsidy reallocation, reallocate funds between funding sources, adjust the provisional

rate with discretion, and incorporate new codes and make fee-for-service rate changes or updates

and to reimburse on a cost reimbursement basis for Medi-Cal fee-for-service programs per Exhibit

B of the Agreement, and amend the goals, measures and outcomes in Exhibit E of the Agreement,

all without altering the Maximum Contract Amount and without requiring the Board’s approval of

an amendment to the Agreement, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at

any time; and

c) Determine that the above actions are a government funding mechanism or other government

fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a

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

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

Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Delegated; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-7)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01269

Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health

Authority, dong business as (dba) CenCal Health, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026 CalAIM

Incentive Payment Program Funding Agreement for the South County Sobering Center Modular

Structure Purchase and Installation, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell) to

execute on behalf of the County a Program Funding Agreement with the Santa Barbara San Luis

Obispo Regional Health Authority, dba CenCal Health, for California Department of Health Care

Services (DHCS) CalAIM Incentive Payment Program grant funds for the purchase and installation

of a modular structure for the South County Sobering Center in the amount of a one-time payment

of $700,000.00, to be disbursed for the period FY 2024-2026;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010171 to establish appropriations of $1,026,000.00

in the General Services Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Assets funded by transfers in from

Behavioral Wellness. Increase appropriations of $1,026,000.00 in Behavioral Wellness Alcohol

and Drug Programs, to increase Other Financing Uses, funded by Public Health Department

(PHD) Funds Transfer ($300,000.00), CenCal State Grant ($700,000.00), and Release of

Statham Funds ($26,000.00); and

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

activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the

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

Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-8)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01273

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

Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2027 County Mental Health Plan (MHP) Agreement and Amendment 1

(No. 22-20133 and 22-20133 A01) and California Department of Health Care Services FYs

2021-2027 Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Intergovernmental

Agreement and Amendment 1, 2, and 3 (No. 21-10034, No. 21-10034 A01, No. 21-10034

A02, No. 21-10034 A03) Termination, as follows:

a) Authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to accept the termination of the

County MHP Agreement and Amendment (No. 22-20133 and No. 22-20133 A01) with the

California DHCS to end the contract terms and conditions in compliance with State and federal

requirements, for the provision of Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) by County to eligible

Medi-Cal members/beneficiaries with no change to the $0 contract amount and now terminating the

contract on December 31, 2024;

b) Authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to accept the termination of the

DMC-ODS Intergovernmental Agreement and Amendments (No. 21-10034, No. 21-10034

A01, No. 21-10034 A02, and No. 21-10034 A03) for the provision of Substance Use Disorder

(SUD) treatment services with a total maximum amount of $169,798,000.00 now terminating the

contract on December 31, 2024; and

c) Determine that the above action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal

activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially

significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-9)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01279

Consider recommendations regarding a Good Samaritan Shelter Second Amendment to the Fiscal

Years (FYs) 2023-2027 Services Agreement for Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) and Mental

Health Services (MHS) (BC 23-087), as follows:

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

Services of Independent Contractor with Good Samaritan Shelter (a local vendor) for ADP and

MHS (BC 23-087) to extend the AB 1810 Safe and Stable Housing program to June 30, 2025,

(Exhibit A-11); increase staffing requirements for the Homeless Housing Case Management

Services program (Exhibit A-12); add a shelter bed location in Goleta for five beds (Hedges House

of Hope) to the Mental Health Funded Shelter Beds program (Exhibit A-13), funded by the

Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) grant program; update ADP and MHS Entity Budget

by Program for FY 2023-2024, FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027; update the

ADP and MHS entity rates and codes by service types (Exhibits B-3s); MHS Program Goals,

Outcomes, and Measures (Exhibit E MHS); add BHBH program grant funding requirements

(Exhibit F); and increase the maximum contract amount by $375,347.00 for a revised contract

maximum amount of $30,201,761.00, inclusive of $26,766,914.00 ($7,072,799.00 for FY

2023-2024, $7,104,149.00 for FY 2024-2025, $6,699,566.00 for FY 2025-2026, and

$5,890,400.00 for FY 2026-2027) in ADP funding and $3,434,847.00 ($811,825.00 for FY

2023-2024, $1,033,072.00 for FY 2024-2025, $790,823.00 for FY 2025-2026, and

$799,127.00 for FY 2026-2027) in Mental Health funding, for the period of July 1, 2023, 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 under the Agreement for convenience and make immaterial

changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively; make changes

to the service locations per Exhibits A-2 through A-9 and A-11 through A-14; amend staffing

requirements per Exhibits A-3, A-9, A-11, A-12, and A-14; reallocate funds between funding

sources with discretion per Exhibits B ADP and MHS; incorporate new codes and make

fee-for-service rate changes or updates and to reimburse on a cost reimbursement basis for

Medi-Cal fee-for-service programs per Exhibit B MHS; and amend the program goals, outcomes,

and measures per Exhibits E ADP and MHS, all 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; and

c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms that do

not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant

physical impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Delegated; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-10)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01291

Consider recommendations regarding the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ Acceptance of a

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant for the Assisted

Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program Expansion Project, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

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

designee to submit and execute an application, including the required certifications and assurances,

for grant funds from the SAMHSA of the Federal Department of Health and Human Services in

support of the expansion of the Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness AOT Program

(Program) in the amount of $499,991.00 per year for budget period September 30, 2024 through

September 29, 2025 (year 1), and assuming funding is available and County is compliant with all

requirements, $499,991.00 for the period from September 30, 2025 through September 29, 2026

(year 2), $499,991.00 for the period from September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027

(year 3), and $499,991.00 for the period from September 30, 2027 through September 29, 2028

(year 4);

b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to

accept the AOT Program Expansion Project grant award from SAMHSA (Award Number

1H79SM089819-01) in the amount of $499,991.00 for year 1;

c) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to

accept AOT Program Expansion Project grant awards from SAMHSA in the amount of

$499,991.00 per year for years 2 through 4 without having to return to the Board for approval,

provided that the grant awards for years 2 through 4 are substantially based on the terms and

conditions of the grant award for year 1 and concurrence is first obtained from Risk Management,

Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel, subject to the Board’s authority to rescind this delegated

authority at any time;

d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010167 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 to increase

Appropriations of $374,993.00 in the Behavioral Wellness Department, Mental Health Services

Act Fund, for Salaries and Benefits ($289,640.00) and for Services and Supplies ($85,353.00)

funded by unanticipated revenue from the AOT grant award; and

e) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal

activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the

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

Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

b) Approved and authorized;

c) Delegated; and

d) and e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-11)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01292

Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Housing and Community

Development (State HCD) Standard Agreement with Hollister Lofts, L.P., Housing Authority of

the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO), and Surf Development Company for No Place Like

Home (NPLH) Competitive Allocation Round 2 Funds for the Hollister Lofts Project; and

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Mental Health Supportive Services Agreement with

Hollister Lofts, L.P. and HASBARCO in connection with the award of NPLH funds for the

Hollister Lofts Project, Second District, as follows:

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

behalf of the County, State HCD Standard Agreement No. 20-NPLH-14582 with Hollister Lofts,

L.P. (Partnership), HASBARCO, and Surf Development Company as joint applicants for NPLH

program Competitive Allocation Round 2 funds for the Hollister Lofts affordable housing project,

located at 4540 South Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, California, APN 061-040-030 (Project),

in an amount of $4,822,998.00 for a term of thirty (30) years from the effective date of the State

HCD Agreement;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to

execute any amendments to Standard Agreement No. 20-NPLH-14582 and any and all other

documents required or deemed necessary to secure NPLH Round 2 grant funds and participate in

the NPLH Program without having to return to the Board for approval, subject to the Board’s

authority to rescind this delegated authority at any time;

c) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to obtain concurrence

from Risk Management, Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel before exercising the delegated

authority under Resolution No. 24-70, adopted April 2, 2024, and the above recommended action

“b”;

d) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to

execute, on behalf of the County, a MOU with Partnership and HASBARCO that identifies the

roles and responsibilities of the County, the project owner, and the property manager and commits

the County’s provision of mental health supportive services for a period of twenty (20) years to

NPLH tenants residing at the Project:

i) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness the authority to make

immaterial changes to the MOU per section VII.B. of the MOU without requiring the Board’s

approval of an amendment of the MOU, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated

authority at any time;

e) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Mental Health (MH) Supportive Services

Agreement with Partnership and HASBARCO for the County’s provision of MH supportive

services to eligible NPLH tenants residing at the Project, wherein County shall be compensated

$84,000.00 annually, subject to 3% annual increases thereafter, for a period of twenty years; and

f) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the

actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity,

which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially

significant physical impact on the environment; and Public Resources Code Section 21163.1, which

states that a decision by a public agency to seek funding from the NPLH Program does not

constitute a “project.”

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized;

c) Directed;

d) i) Approved and authorized;

e) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-12)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

24-01290

Consider recommendations regarding the Department of Behavioral Wellness Staff Master of

Social Work (MSW) Scholarship Program Educational Assistance Program and Participation

Agreement Template, as follows:

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

designee the authority to execute the Department of Behavioral Wellness Staff MSW Scholarship

Program Educational Assistance Program (Plan), effective January 1, 2024, through December 31,

2029;

b) Within existing funding, approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of

Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute participation agreements with Staff MSW Scholarship

Program Educational Assistance Plan awardees (Awardees) for a maximum scholarship award of

$25,000.00 in substantial compliance in form and content with the Department of Behavioral

Wellness Staff MSW Scholarship Educational Assistance Program Participation Agreement

(Participation Agreement) template through December 31, 2029;

c) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to

execute amendments to the above Plan and the above Participation Agreement(s) without having to

return to the Board for approval, provided that concurrence is first obtained from Risk

Management, Auditor-Controller, and County Counsel, and subject to the Board’s authority to

rescind this delegated authority at any time; and

d) Determine that the above actions are government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal

activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are organizational or administrative

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

environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved, ratified and authorized;

c) Delegated; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

24-01259

Consider recommendations regarding 2023-2024 Biennial Amendments and Removal and

Addition of Agencies to the County of Santa Barbara Single Comprehensive Conflict of Interest

Code for County Departments, Commissions/Boards/Committees and Dependent Special

Districts, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution approving proposed amendments to the County of Santa Barbara Single

Comprehensive Conflict of Interest Code for County Departments,

Commissions/Boards/Committees and Dependent Special Districts, superseding Resolution No.

22-233; and

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

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

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

of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-274

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-14)

CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR-ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT

24-01260

Consider recommendations regarding the Certification of Election Results for the November 5,

2024, Presidential General Election, as follows:

a) Accept and file the Certified Statement of the Results of the Official Canvass and Official

Election Summary for the Presidential General Election held on November 5, 2024, declare those

persons elected as required by law; 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 organizational

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

the environment.

Phillip Gallanders and Chuck Williams addressed the Board.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Accepted and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-01277

Consider recommendations regarding a donation of Roland Petersen paintings, as follows:

a) Accept the donation of a collection of three paintings by California artist Roland Petersen from

the Living Trust of Roland Petersen; 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 action involves the

creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not

involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical

impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Accepted; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-16)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-01280

Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Countywide Library System

Agreement, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a one-year Agreement for Operation of a

Countywide Library System (Agreement), by and between the County and the Cities of

Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria (Cities) for the period of July 1,

2024 through June 30, 2025, in the total amount not to exceed $4,850,607.00; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject

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

CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action involves government organizational

or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may

result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-17)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-01281

Consider recommendations regarding the approval of a Second Amendment to the Subrecipient

Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for an Extended Storage Agreement, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Subrecipient

Agreement between the County and Good Samaritan Shelter using American Rescue Plan Act

(ARPA) funding for personal property storage to extend term ending in December 31, 2024 to

June 30, 2025; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as the actions involve the

creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not

involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical

impact on the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-18)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-01282

Consider recommendation regarding the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Rincon

Consultants, Inc. for climate action planning services, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Rincon

Consultants, Inc., for climate action planning services to modify the scope of work, extend the term

through December 31, 2025, and adjust contract amount by $53,270.00, for a total amount not to

exceed $585,901.00; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are government fiscal activities, which do not

involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical

impact on the environment and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.

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

4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and

Supervisor Lavagnino

1 - Supervisor Nelson

A-19)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-01283

Consider recommendations regarding Sustainability Initiatives Fund, as follows: (4/5 Vote

Required)

a) Approve $250,000.00 of the recommended allocations from the Sustainability Initiatives Fund,

which are:

i) $150,000.00 for Resilient Electric Vehicle Charging Stations;

ii) $75,000.00 for Equitable Electrification Incentive Pilot Program; and

iii) $25,000.00 for Clean Commute Incentive Pilot Program;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010244; and

c) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section

15162 that there are no substantial changes proposed, no substantial changes in circumstances, and

no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the project or of

the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the recommended actions are

within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2030 Climate Action Plan

(23EIR-00002) approved by the Board of Supervisors on August 27, 2024 available for review at

County of Santa Barbara - File No. 24-00869, and no new environmental document is required.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) through iii) Approved; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-20)

COUNTY COUNSEL

24-01276

Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal

Services with Outside Counsel Meyers Nave for Solid Waste Legal Services, as follows: (4/5 Vote

Required)

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

Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Meyers Nave to increase

the total contract amount by $850,000.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,000,000.00 and

to extend the contract term to June 30, 2026 for legal advice and representation related to solid

waste services and contracting; and

b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because it consists

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

changes in the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-21)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-01299

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010127; 0010187; 0010198; and 0010210. (4/5 Vote

Required)

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-22)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-01275

Consider recommendations regarding an Application for Destruction of Records, as follows: (4/5

Vote Required)

a) Authorize the Chair to execute the Application for Destruction of Records so that records may

be destroyed in accordance with Government Code Section 26202; and

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

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

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-23)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-01295

Consider recommendations regarding appointments to CenCal Health Board of Directors, as

follows:

a) Appoint the following persons to the CenCal Health Board of Directors for a two-year term

effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026:

i) Reappoint Kieran Shah (Provider Classification - Other);

ii) Reappoint Sara Macdonald (Consumer Classification - Medi-Cal Recipient-Santa Barbara

County); and

iii) Appoint Lisa Moore (Provider Classification - Hospital Administrator - South County); 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) through iii) Appointed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-24)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-01297

Approve the appointment of Wade Horton, Assistant County Executive Officer, to represent the

County of Santa Barbara as Alternate to the Board of Directors of Public Risk Innovation,

Solutions, and Management (PRISM).

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-25)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

24-01278

Consider recommendations regarding a Site Access and License Agreement to Respond to the

Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO)

No. R3-2023-0070, Fourth District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services, or designee, to enter into and execute a

Site Access and License Agreement that will grant access to property located at 2936 Industrial

Parkway, Santa Maria, California to start the required actions necessary to comply with CAO No.

R3-2023-0070 issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board - Central Coast Region, upon

concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management and Auditor-Controller; and

b) Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, minor alteration of existing facilities

involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, 15304, minor alternations to land,

15306 consist of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource

evaluation activities, and 15309, inspections.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-26)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

24-01306

Consider recommendations regarding Salary Increases and Range Adjustments for Management

and Appointed Executive Classifications, as follows:

a) Approve adjustments to salary ranges for certain management and appointed executive

classifications effective February 03, 2025 (Pay Period 2025-05) related to a market salary

comparison, including but not limited to increases for certain local agency executive classifications

as follows: Behavioral Wellness Director 9.8%, Social Services Director 5.0%, Public Health

Director 4.8%, First Five Director 4.2%, Planning and Development Director 3.3%, Fire Chief

2.0%, Chief Probation Officer 1.8%, Child Support Services Director 1.5%, Information

Technology Director 1.2%, County Counsel 0.8%, Public Defender 0.8%, and Community

Services Director 0.5%;

b) Authorize the Human Resources Director to apply Management General Salary Increases in

2025 and subsequent years, up to a maximum of 1.5% annually, to employees who were Y-rated

as a result of their initial placement in the new classification structure on June 24, 2024, as an

exception to general Y-rating rules;

c) Direct Human Resources to return to the Board of Supervisors with a market, compaction, and

parity analysis on salaries for Elected Officials; and

d) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are

government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any

commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on

the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Authorized;

c) Directed; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-27)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

24-01268

Consider recommendations regarding establishing the Job Classification of Chief Information

Security Officer, as follows:

a) Adopt an Amendment to the Salary Resolution to establish the job classification of Chief

Information Security Officer (Class No. 008036, Range No. 8036, $73.529.00 to $93.844.00 per

hour) and reclassify one (1) 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) legal position in the County Executive

Office to this new job classification; and

b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are

government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any

commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on

the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-275

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-28)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

24-01270

Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with Accenture for Workday Implementation Services and Change

Orders No. 8 and No. 9, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of

Independent Contractor with Accenture for Workday implementation services that will do the

following: (1) extend the term one year through December 31, 2025, (2) reduce the not to exceed

amount for travel expenses to $115,500.00, (3) reflect prior authorized change orders funded by

contingency into the total “not to exceed” contract amount, and (4) increase the contract by

$648,995.76 for project timeline extension and Learning Management System implementation, for

a new total not exceed of $8,625,645.76;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Change Order No. 8 to the Statement of Work

with Accenture to extend the first phase of the project to August 31, 2025;

c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Change Order No. 9 to the Statement of Work

with Accenture for Learning Management System implementation; and

d) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” within the meaning of the California

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

they are government organizational and administrative activities that will not result in direct or

indirect physical changes in the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) through c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-29)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

24-01305

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with NICE Systems Inc., for Digital Evidence

Management System (DEMS) Services, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with NICE Systems Inc., a Delaware

corporation, (NICE) for DEMS services in the amount not to exceed $1,554,550.00 beginning

January 1, 2025, and terminating on the date that is five years after the Initiation Date;

b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to exercise an option to extend the Term of

the Agreement by up to an additional two years in the amounts of $378,432.00 and $382,025.00,

respectively, for each of such additional years at the County’s discretion;

c) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to include a contingency in

an amount not to exceed $213,500.00; and

d) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other

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

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

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

CEQA Guidelines.

A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-30)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-01284

Consider recommendations regarding a Victoria Sumerlin Bliss Separate Property Trust

Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract, No. 24AGP-00011, Carpinteria Area, First District,

as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 24AGP-00011,

consisting of 10.94 acres located south of the intersection of Casitas Pass Road and Lillingston

Canyon Road, (APN: 001-090-038) in the Carpinteria area;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No.

24AGP-00011;

c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and

d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open Space Contracts or Easements].

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 24-276

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) Authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-31)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-01293

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services with Iteris, Inc. for the

preparation of the Santa Barbara County Traffic Modeling and Circulation Element Development,

as follows:

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

Contractor with Iteris, Inc. to provide professional services in the preparation of the Santa Barbara

County Traffic Modeling and Circulation Element Development. Services are to be rendered during

the period of December 17, 2024 to December 31, 2026, for a base contract amount not to

exceed $404,622.00;

b) Approve and authorize the Planning and Development Department (P&D) Director, or the P&D

Director’s designee, to:

i) Approve up to a 10 percent contingency cost not to exceed $40,462.00 for services being

performed under the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor, for a total contract

amount not to exceed $445,084.00;

ii) Approve changes or additions in the services being performed, provided the contract does not

exceed the base contract amount plus the 10 percent contingency identified in the contract; and

iii) Make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 35 and suspend performance per Exhibit

A in the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor; and

c) Determine that the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor and the Board of

Supervisors’ actions are not a project and, therefore, are exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)

(5).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) i) through iii) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-32)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

24-01294

Consider recommendations regarding a Bliss Lands, Inc. Agricultural Preserve Replacement

Contract, Case No. 24AGP-00010, Carpinteria Area, First District, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 24AGP-00010

consisting of 9.91 acres located at 6335 Casitas Pass Road, in the Carpinteria area (APN

001-090-037);

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No.

24AGP-00010;

c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and

d) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15317 [Open Space Contracts or Easements].

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 24-277

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) Authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-33)

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

24-01255

Consider recommendations regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 143 Backfill Allocation Spending Report

for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by AB 1869, as follows:

a) Consider and adopt the report as the Board of Supervisors’ annual report for FY 2023-2024 as

required by Government Code Section 29553 subsection (f), documenting the County’s spending

of State backfill allocations which provide fiscal relief for revenues lost from fees repealed by

Chapter 92, Statutes of 2020 (AB 1869);

b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter, regarding the submission of the above referenced report,

and direct Probation staff to submit the letter and report to the State of California Director of

Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee; and

c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5)

that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government

administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Considered and adopted;

b) Authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-34)

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

24-01256

Consider recommendations regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 199 Backfill Allocation Spending Report

for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by AB 177, as follows:

a) Consider and adopt the report as the Board of Supervisors’ annual report for FY 2023-2024 as

required by Government Code Section 29554 subsection (f), documenting the County’s spending

of State backfill allocations which provides fiscal relief due to the repeal of the fees specified in

Chapter 257, Statutes of 2021 (AB 177);

b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter regarding submission of the above referenced report, and

direct Probation staff to submit the letter and report to the Director of Finance, the Legislative

Analyst’s Office, and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee; and

c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5)

that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government

administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Considered and adopted;

b) Authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-35)

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

24-01257

Consider recommendations regarding the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Program for

Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025-2026 for the Driving Under the Influence Intensive Supervision

Program Grant, as follows:

a) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to submit a California OTS grant application, execute the

Grant Award Agreement if the grant is awarded, and accept anticipated grant funding of the FFY

2025-2026 California OTS for a projected amount of $206,967.55 for the period covering

October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026; and

b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms that do

not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant

physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-36)

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

24-01303

Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of Board of State and Community

Corrections (BSCC) Award of $504,688.00 for Amended Grant Agreement, and Budget

Resolution for Public Defense Pilot Program (PDPP), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Defender to execute a multi-year amended grant

agreement with the BSSC for the PDPP accepting $504,688.00 for the grant agreement term of

March 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026;

b) Approve, ratify and authorize the Public Defender, or designee, to execute the BSSC Grant

Amendment for the PDPP with the BSCC accepting $504,688.00 for the County of Santa

Barbara to continue funding a Post-Conviction/Re-entry Unit, enhance data reporting, and enhance

our content management system (eDefender), leading to data-driven decision making for the

fifty-six-month grant project period of March 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026;

c) Approve and authorize the Public Defender, or designee, to execute subsequent reports

pursuant to the BSCC Grant Agreement or make immaterial amendments that do not change the

total agreement amount, do not extend the term of the agreement, or change any other substantive

terms of the BSCC Grant Agreement and subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated

authority at any time;

d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010202 to increase appropriations of $504,700.00 in

the Public Defender General Fund for Salary and Benefits ($417,500.00) and Committed Public

Defender Programs Fund Balance ($87,200.00) funded by unanticipated grant revenues from the

BSCC’s PDPP; and

e) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which

do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant

physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 24-278

b) Approved, ratified and authorized;

c) Approved and authorized; and

d) and e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-37)

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

24-01304

Consider recommendations regarding The Regents of the University of California Agreement for

Holistic Reentry, Early Access, and Diversion for You (READY) Research and Evaluation

Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, and Data Transfer and Use Agreement for FYs

2023-2027, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chief Public Defender or designee to execute an Agreement

for Services of Independent Contractor with The Regents of the University of California, for the

provision of University of California, State Barbara (UCSB) research and evaluation services for

the READY project under Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Grant Agreement

No. BSCC 1216-23, for a maximum contract amount not exceed $154,000.00 for the period of

June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026;

b) Delegate to the Chief Public Defender or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt

the services under the research and evaluation Agreement for convenience and make immaterial

changes to 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;

c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chief Public Defender, or designee, to execute a 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 June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026; and

d) Determine that these activities are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

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

covered by the common sense exception that CEQA applies only to projects which have the

potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty

that there is no possibility that these activities may have a significant effect on the environment, the

activities are not subject to CEQA.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

b) Delegated;

c) Approved, ratified and authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-38)

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

24-01265

Consider recommendations regarding providing access and transforming health Capacity and

Infrastructure Transition, Expansion, and Development (CITED) grant funds, as follows: (4/5 Vote

Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Public Health Department Director to execute the Agreement

with Cottage Health (CH), a California not-for-profit public hospital system, to accept and receive

reimbursement funding from CH for Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) CITED

Round 3 Initiative grant activities for the project period of September 1, 2024, through August 31,

2026, in the amount of $1,294,245.96;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010177 in the amount of $431,400.00 to establish

appropriations for unanticipated revenue through an agreement with CH;

c) Adopt a Resolution amending the Salary Resolution to allocate six (6) legal positions to the

Public Health Department, effective December 9, 2024; and

d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” with the meaning of the California

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

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

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

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized;

b) Approved;

c) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-279

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-39)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

24-01261

Consider recommendations regarding Rescinding and Adopting Various Traffic Controls in the

First, Second, and Fourth Districts, as follows:

a) Adopt a Resolution to rescind traffic control in the Second District and to establish various traffic

controls in the First, Second, and Fourth 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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 24-280

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-40)

24-01258

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response

Actions from Impacts of the 2024 Lake Fire and Continuation of Emergency Actions, Third and

Fourth Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken

pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050 related to

emergency operations responding to 2024 Lake Fire 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 every 14 days to allow the Board to review the emergency

actions and determine, by a 4/5 vote, whether there is a need to continue the emergency actions

until the actions are terminated; and

d) Determine that the 2024 Lake Fire emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt

from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA

Guidelines Section 15269(d) on October 1, 2024. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis

on October 1, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Received and reviewed;

b) Approved;

c) Directed; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-41)

24-01296

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, GENERAL

SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consider recommendations regarding a Quitclaim of Easement granted to the Santa Barbara Flood

Control and Water Conservation District (Assessor Parcel No. 137-090-068) (RP File No.

004054), Third District, as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approve the quitclaim deed releasing any and all county rights, title, and interest in an existing

easement over a portion of Assessor Parcel Number: 137-090-068, granted to the Santa Barbara

County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District), by Joel Baker (Owner);

b) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the Quitclaim of Easement

Deed; and

c) Determine that there is no possibility that the recommended action may have a significant effect

on the environment and is therefore exempt from further review under the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Review for Exemption.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:

a) Approved;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-42)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

24-01298

Consider recommendations regarding an Application for the Destruction of Accounting Records, as

follows:

a) Approve an Application for Destruction of Records of Financial Services Division files that are

more than two (2) years old and are no longer required by law to be retained; and

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

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

Guidelines Sections 15378(b) (5).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

A-43)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-01262

Consider recommendations regarding a contribution of $10,000.00 to Beach Erosion Authority for

Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) for a Kelp Restoration Project from the Fiscal Year

(FY) 2024-2025 General County Programs Department 990 discretionary fund, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $10,000.00 to BEACON for the Kelp Restoration

Project from the First District FY 2024-2025 General County Programs Department 990

discretionary fund;

b) Find that the project provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County;

and

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

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 Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, 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 Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-44)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-01251

Approve the reappointment of Sheila Snow to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Committee, term

ending January 1, 2029, First District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-45)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-01252

Approve the reappointment of Mary McMaster to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, term

ending August 31, 2027, First District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-46)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-01254

Approve the reappointment of Mathhew Nancarrow to the Veterans’ Services Advisory

Committee, term ending July 1, 2028, First District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-47)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-01253

Approve the reappointment of Michael Cooney to the Planning Commission, term ending

December 31, 2026, First District.

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

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-48)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

24-01264

Consider recommendations regarding revising the Long Range Planning Work Program and Initiate

amendments to the County’s Zoning Ordinances Farmworker Housing to create more ministerial

options for permanent farmworker multi-family housing, as follows:

a) Direct Planning and Development Long Range Division staff to include as an option for

consideration in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Long Range Planning Work Program amendments to

the County’s Zoning Ordinance(s) regarding farmworker housing Ordinance to expand ministerial

options for permanent farmworker multi-family housing; 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.

Christina Shallandberger, Claire Wineman, Reynaldo Moreno and Fernando

Martinez addressed the Board.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Directed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-49)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

24-01285

Approve the reappointment of Robert Jones to the North County Board of Architectural Review,

term ending December 31, 2028, Fourth District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-50)

A-51)

A-52)

A-53)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

24-01286

Approve the reappointment of Tom Lopez to the North County Board of Architectural Review,

term ending December 31, 2028, Fourth District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

SUPERVISOR NELSON

24-01287

Approve the reappointment of Michael Nicola to the North County Board of Architectural Review,

term ending December 31, 2028, Fourth District.

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

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SUPERVISOR NELSON

24-01288

Approve the reappointment of Steven Reese to the North County Board of Architectural Review,

term ending December 31, 2028, Fourth District.

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

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

SUPERVISOR NELSON

24-01289

Approve the reappointment of Wendy Wergeles to the Los Alamos Cemetery District, term ending

December 31, 2026, Fourth District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

A-54)

SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS

24-01308

Consider recommendations regarding a contribution of $145,000.00 to the Goleta Union School

District for an Expanded Learning Programs’ Pilot Universal TK-K Care Program (Access for All)

and a contribution of $17,168.95 to the Harding School Foundation’s Garden Program from the

First District Discretionary Fund, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $145,000.00 to the Goleta Union School District to

fund a pilot universal TK-K care program at La Patera School funded by First District General

County Programs Department 990 discretionary fund balance;

b) Approve and authorize a contribution of $17,168.95 to the Harding School Foundation in

support of the Foundation’s Garden Program funded by First District General County Programs

Department 990 discretionary fund balance;

c) Find that the above programs are necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the

County;

d) Approve and authorize Budget Revision Request No. 0010255 to release funds held in General

County Programs Committed fund balances for discretionary spending by the Board’s First District

Office; and

e) Determine that the proposed actions do 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 they consist of an organizational or administrative activity of government which

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

Ethan Bertrand addressed the Board.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized;

c) Approved;

d) Approved and authorized; and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

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

Closed Session

24-01307

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)

County of Santa Barbara v. Laurie Corson et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No.

24CV03643.

Jana Zimmer v. County of Santa Barbara, et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No.

24CV00199.

American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County

Superior Court Case No. 23CV04250.

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

(Government Code section 54956.8)

Property: Assessor’s Parcel Number 081-130-070, 17100 Calle Mariposa Reina, Gaviota,

California 93117 (Third Supervisorial District). Agency negotiator: General Services Director Kirk

Lagerquist. Negotiating party: David Rose, Point Arguello Pipeline Company. Under negotiation:

Price and terms of payment.

Report from Closed Session

No reportable action taken.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

24-01300

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Annual Transparent Review of Unjust

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

HR)

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

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

7283.1(d); and

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

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

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

of the CEQA Guidelines.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:15 AM - 1:08 PM (1 HR. 53 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Alondra Mendoza, Juan Carlos Diaz, Roganuel Ortiz Prado, Fernando

Hernandez, Maria Salguero, Brooke Laulz, Kathryn Henry, Effie S., Thomas

Becker, Elizabeth Diniakos, Primitiva Hernandez, Damian R. Julian, Arthur

Stevens, Anna Di Stefano, and Victoria Greene 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; Directed staff to provide an early report to the Board if there

is an observed increase in ICE re-arrests under the new administration beginning

in 2025; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

24-01301

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Proposed Santa Barbara County Wine

Improvement District (SBCWID), as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Hold a public meeting to allow public testimony regarding the formation of the SBCWID to levy

a new business assessment on wine tasting facilities in Santa Barbara County pursuant to Section

54954.6 of the Government Code; and

b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it consists of an

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

environment.

HEARING TIME: 2:47 PM - 3:47 PM (1 HR.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Stephen Pepe, Keith Saarloos, Perre Labarge IV, A.J. Fairbanks, Stephen James

and Tim Snider addressed the Board.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 24-281

b) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 24-282

c) Set a hearing for January 14, 2025 in Santa Maria; and

d) i) and ii) Set a hearing for February 11, 2025 in Santa Maria.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Adjourned at 3:47 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

County Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor

Santa Barbara

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PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.

Announcements

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Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on

Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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