County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Roy Lee  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann, Vice Chair  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Chair  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, May 5, 2026  
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:  
Absent:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the April 13, April 15, and April 17, 2026 Budget Workshops  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
Approval of Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Approval of Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Special Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2026 Special Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
Approval of Minutes of the April 27, 2026 Special Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
County Executive Officer's Report  
26-00001  
County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer (CEO) on  
County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions, updates on major  
projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of interest to the Board and  
the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and  
no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.  
County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato announced the following:  
The General Services Facilities Division has been recognized by the California  
Counties Facilities Services Association with an Award of Excellence in Facilities  
Management for 2025. This is for demonstrating strong performance in  
customer communication, data-driven operations, and internal project execution;  
and  
Presented a video from the County’s video series Your County, Your Services.  
The videos air on Channel 20 throughout the week and are featured in our  
monthly County newsletter, on the CSBTV YouTube page, and across County  
social media channels in both English and Spanish. This latest video focuses on  
how the County of Santa Barbara is advancing technology to better serve the  
community.  
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  
26-00364  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sabina Beraha upon her retirement from the  
Clerk-Recorder Assessor Department after over 11 years of faithful and distinguished service to  
the citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-105  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00365  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring United Way of Santa Barbara County for  
administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  
Carlos Jimenez addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-106  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-3)  
A-4)  
A-5)  
A-6)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
26-00363  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 9, 2026 as Stronger Starts Day of Action for Children in  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-107  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
26-00366  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 3, 2026 through May 9, 2026 as National  
Correctional Officer’s Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-108  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00373  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of May 3, 2026 through May 9, 2026 as Compost  
Awareness Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-109  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00379  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara  
County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-110  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-7)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00362  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as National Stroke Awareness Month in  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-111  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-8)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00395  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Wildfire Community Preparedness  
Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-112  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-9)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00383  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming May 6, 2026, as National Nurses’ Day and May 6, 2026 through  
May 12, 2026, as National Nurses’ Week in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-113  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-10)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN, SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00385  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May, 2026 as National Amyotrophic Lateral  
Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-114  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-11)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00382  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2026 as Water Awareness Month in Santa  
Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-115  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
Administrative Items  
A-12)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
26-00367  
Consider recommendations regarding Single Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June  
30, 2025, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s Single Audit Reports for the FY ended June 30,  
2025; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, because they consist of  
administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-13)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00378  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Santa  
Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority DBA CenCal Health, regarding sharing the  
costs of residential care and partial hospitalization of Medi-Cal members with eating disorders for  
part of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 and through FY 2029-2030, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness, or  
designee, to execute an MOU with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority  
DBA CenCal Health, effective upon date of execution regarding sharing the costs of residential  
care and partial hospitalization of Medi-Cal members with eating disorders for the period of  
January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2030, resulting in an estimated multi-year payment from CenCal  
Health to Behavioral Wellness of $1,200,000.00, inclusive of an estimated $100,000.00 in FY  
2023-2024, an estimated $200,000.00 per FY for FYs 2024-2025 through 2028-2029, and an  
estimated $100,000.00 in FY 2029-2030;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness to extend the MOU one time for an  
additional five-year period under the same terms, covenants, and conditions ending June 30, 2035;  
and  
c) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal  
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-14)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00369  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Participation Agreement (No.  
4640-SHB-2023-SB) with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for the State  
Hospital Program for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2026, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the State Hospital  
Program Participation Agreement (No. 4640-SHB-2023-SB) with CalMHSA to extend the term  
of the contract from June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for a revised contract term of July 1,  
2023, through June 30, 2027, and increase the contract amount by $11,216.00, for a revised total  
contract maximum not to exceed $47,668.00 (inclusive of $12,618.00 per FY for FY 2023‐2025  
and $11,216.00 per FY for FY 2025-2027); 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) and (b)(5), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or  
administrative or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-15)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
26-00392  
Consider recommendations regarding the American Indian Health and Services, Inc.  
Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) for Traditional Health Care Practices Benefit  
Implementation for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2027, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the MOU with American Indian Health and  
Services, Inc., an Urban Indian Health Program, for the provision of traditional health care  
practices to tribal members eligible for Medi-Cal for a total maximum contract amount not to  
exceed $89,300.00, inclusive of $5,800.00 for FY 2024-2025, $41,400.00 for FY 2025-2026  
and $42,100.00 for FY 2026-2027, for the period of May 12, 2025 through December 31, 2026;  
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to  
suspend, delay, or interrupt services and adjust service rates without increasing the contract  
maximum under the MOU per Section 19 and Section 25 of the MOU, and Exhibit B, Section I.B  
of the MOU, without requiring Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment to the MOU,  
subject to the Board of Supervisors’ ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms  
and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, 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:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-16)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00349  
Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 46A -  
Inclusionary Housing, as follows:  
a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A  
to amend sections 46A-2, 46A-4, and 46A-6; and  
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.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5285  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-17)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00387  
Approve Budget Revisions Request No. 0011048 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget  
Revisions Request Nos. 0011029; 0011030; 0011033; 0011043; 0011050; and 0011051 (4/5  
Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be continued, as follows: May 12, 2026 in Santa Maria. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-18)  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
26-00384  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the California  
Pathways Into Public Health Initiative (Pathways) between the County of Santa Barbara and the  
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the Internship Program, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to execute an MOU  
with the CDPH for the California Pathways into Public Health Initiative to authorize placement of  
interns paid by CDPH in the County of Santa Barbara Health Department for the time period of  
April 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of County Health, or designee, to modify or terminate the  
MOU in accordance with section IX, E., upon review and approval by County Counsel, subject to  
the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of  
the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding  
mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized;  
b) Approved and authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-19)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00375  
Consider recommendations regarding revisions to the Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara  
County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals and Appointment of Candidates onto the Board of  
Appeals, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution approving revisions to the Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara  
County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals (Rules and Regulations) and appointing members  
onto the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s Board of Appeals;  
b) Approve the revised Rules and Regulations of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department’s  
Board of Appeals (Rules and Regulations);  
c) Approve the candidates nominated by the Fire Department as reflected in the List of Appointees  
and Candidates for appointments onto the Board of Appeals: and/or  
i) Nominate and approve Board appointment of individuals for the five-member board pursuant to  
Chapter 15 of Santa Barbara County Code of Ordinances; and  
ii) Approve a term of appointment ending on December 31st, 2026 for the appointed members of  
the Board of Appeals; and  
d) Determine that this action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5).  
Jana Zimmer and Richard Solomon addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-116  
b) Approved;  
c) i) and ii) Approved; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-20)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00391  
Consider recommendations regarding a Second 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. 2 to the State of California  
Standard Agreement (STD 213A) between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the  
CAL FIRE for Fire Protection Services to SRA for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30,  
2026, increasing the agreement by $854,842.00, for a revised total amount not to exceed  
$69,873,049.00; 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 Lee, 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:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-21)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
26-00370  
Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Pictometry  
International Corp., as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement  
(BC19187) with Pictometry International Corp. (Agreement) by amending the scope of work to  
include additional services (Fourth Amendment);  
b) Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute amendments that modify the Scope of Work,  
provided that no such amendment may increase the maximum contract amount beyond  
$1,701,830.00; and  
c) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other  
government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may  
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project  
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the  
CEQA Guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, 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:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-22)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
26-00371  
Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor (Agreement) with Federal Engineering, Inc., for Public Safety Radio  
System Replacement Project, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor (BC21095) with Federal Engineering, Inc., a Maryland corporation  
(Federal Engineering), to extend the term to June 30, 2027, for consulting services associated with  
technical implementation services for the Public Safety Radio System Replacement Project; and  
b) Find that, on July 13, 2021, the Board determined the project to be exempt from California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15301 as the actions consist of the operation,  
repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities,  
mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or  
former use; 15302 as the actions consist or replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and  
facilities located on the same site and with the same purpose and capacity; 15303 as the actions  
consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and  
installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; 5061(b)(3) as it can be seen  
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the  
environment; and that the recommended actions are within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, 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:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-23)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00368  
Consider recommendations regarding California Coastal Commission Conditional Certification of  
the Local Coastal Program Amendment for SB 35/SB 423, as follows:  
a) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of the Coastal  
Zoning Ordinance amendment (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-24-0064-2) (SB  
35/423);  
b) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional  
certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5222) with suggested  
modifications, accepting and agreeing to the suggested modifications, agreeing to issue Coastal  
Development Permits for the total area included in the conditionally certified Local Coastal  
Program, and adopting the Local Coastal Program amendment with the suggested modifications;  
c) Determine that the Board of Supervisors’ action is not subject to the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15265; and  
d) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the  
Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received;  
b) Adopted;  
RESOLUTION NO. 26-117  
c) Approved; and  
d) Directed.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-24)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
26-00390  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2028 Agreement with Community  
Solutions, Inc. (CSI), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with CSI, to provide training on Motivational Interviewing, Evidence-Based Practices,  
Strategic Case Management and Professional Development and provide performance feedback on  
the skills staff were trained on and the implementation of those skills with probation clients, with a  
total contract amount not to exceed $130,600.00 for the period beginning July 1, 2026 through  
June 30, 2028;  
b) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve subsequent changes to the  
agreement including authorizing additional services, amending program staffing requirements,  
amending service locations, and adding program goals, outcomes, and measures and reallocation of  
funds between funding sources. Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or designee to approve  
line-item budget changes to Attachment B-1 of the Agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% of  
the stated line-item budgeted amounts for each service. Changes can be made as long as the total  
contract amount of the agreement is not increased, and subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this  
delegated authority at any time, and provided that in no event shall any such amendment extend the  
term of the agreement; and  
c) 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 exemption 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 Lee, 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:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-25)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00372  
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants, Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Board Contract  
SCON-001743 (BC24115) for Services of Independent Contractor with Geosyntec Consultants  
in the amount of $466,400.00 for additional construction management and construction quality  
assurance services associated with the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System  
Phase IVA Project, and extend the term of the agreement for six months to December 31, 2026;  
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to approve change orders with  
Geosyntec Consultants for an additional contingency amount of up to $46,640.00, for a total  
amount not-to-exceed authorization of $2,093,304.00; and  
c) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed, no substantial changes of circumstances have  
occurred, and no new information of substantial importance regarding environmental effects of the  
Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Groundwater Protection System Phase IVA Project, Fiscal Year  
2024-2025 and 2025-2026, or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures have  
occurred, and therefore, the recommended actions including approval of Amendment No. 1 to the  
contract for construction management and construction quality assurance services, and  
authorization to establish a financial security and budget adjustment is within the scope of the  
project covered by the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project Subsequent Environmental  
Impact Report (23EIR-00001, SCH No. 2023030563) certified by the Board of Supervisors on  
March 19, 2024 and, no new environmental document shall be prepared for this project.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, 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:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-26)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00381  
Consider recommendations regarding a contract for Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plan  
implementation and reporting for the restoration for Floradale Ave Bridge No. 51C-0370  
replacement on the Santa Ynez River, County Project No. 862437, FEDERAL-AID NO.  
BRLSZD-5951(178), Third District, as follows:  
a) Approve the plans and specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, for  
construction of Habitat Mitigation Landscape and Maintenance Floradale Ave Bridge No.  
51C-0370;  
b) Award the construction contract for the Habitat Mitigation Landscape and Maintenance  
Floradale Ave Bridge No. 51C-0370; in the amount of $599,929.00 to the lowest responsible  
bidder, Quincon, Inc., PO Box 1029, Grover Beach, CA 93483, subject to the provision of  
documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the project, as required  
under California law;  
c) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve change orders for the Habitat  
Mitigation Landscape and Maintenance Floradale Ave Bridge No. 51C-0370 for a contingency  
amount up to $44,997.00 plus an additional amount of up to $50,000.00 for supplemental work  
items, for a total not to exceed authorization amount of $694,926.00;  
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) Consider the environmental effects of County Project 862437; Federal Project BRLSZD-5951  
as shown in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (18NGD-00000-00003) dated September  
28, 2018, adopted by the County of Santa Barbara on December 4, 2018, and find that pursuant  
to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are  
proposed, and there are no substantial changes in circumstances or new information of substantial  
importance regarding significant impacts or feasibility of mitigation measures and alternative, and  
therefore approval of the Recommended Actions are within the scope of the Final Mitigated  
Negative Declaration (18NGD-00000-00003).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, 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:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-27)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00380  
Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response  
Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions for the  
Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken  
pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency  
operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the  
recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of  
the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive  
solicitation of bids;  
b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works  
Director;  
c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of  
consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and  
determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions  
are terminated; and  
d) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the  
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15269(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption  
was filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that  
Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor  
Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
1 - Supervisor Hartmann  
Absent:  
A-28)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
26-00386  
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with California Health  
and Recovery Solutions, P.C. (CHRS), for Early Access Stabilization Services (EASS), as follows:  
(4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with  
CHRS for EASS beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027, to include cost reimbursement  
for Custody Services provided to support the EASS program in an amount not to exceed  
$800,000.00;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011024 in total amount of $500,000.00; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities or funding mechanisms which  
do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant  
impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be continued, as follows: May 12, 2026 in Santa Maria. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-29)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
26-00393  
Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Sheriff’s  
Voluntary Response (SVR) Supplemental Law Enforcement Agreements Reports, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 reports of SVR supplemental law  
enforcement agreements, as required by Resolution No. 19-2; and  
b) Determine this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
Section 15378(b)(5), which are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will  
not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-30)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
26-00398  
Consider recommendations regarding a Service Agreement with ViaPath Technologies to provide  
Inmate Communications Services, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with ViaPath Technologies,  
formerly presented to the board as Telmate LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel* Link  
(GTL) to provide Inmate Communications Services at the Sheriff’s Office Northern Branch Jail and  
Santa Barbara Main Jail facilities for a period effective January 01, 2026, through December 31,  
2028; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to  
environmental review under 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 Lee, 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:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
Board of Supervisors  
A-31)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00360  
Approve the appointment of Alexandra Hurtado to the Commission for Women, term ending  
December 31, 2027, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-32)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
26-00361  
Approve the appointment of Steven Gaulin to the Mosquito and Vector Management District  
Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2027, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-33)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
26-00394  
Approve the appointment of Rodney Williams to the Fire Board of Appeal, term ending December  
31, 2026, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-34)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00359  
Approve the reappointment of James W. King to the North County Board of Architectural  
Review, term ending December 31, 2028, Fifth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
A-35)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00374  
Approve the reappointment of Kevin Small to the North County Board of Architectural Review,  
term ending December 31, 2028, Fifth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
A-36)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
26-00399  
Consider recommendations regarding a contribution of Fifth District Discretionary Funds to the  
North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $5,000.00 to North County Rape Crisis and Child  
Protection Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, (EIN No. 95-2994637), from the Fifth District 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 Lee, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized;  
b) and c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
26-00002  
Public Comment Period  
THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS  
WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.  
EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE  
DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO  
MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (26-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed concerns regarding non-compliance and alleged violations related  
to a Santa Barbara Airport flight school, as well as issues associated with Public  
Records Act requests - Shawn Sullivan addressed the Board  
Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
26-00400  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee: County Executive Officer Candidate. Agency-designated representative: Santa Barbara  
County Board of Supervisors Chair Bob Nelson.  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)  
County Executive Officer.  
Report from Closed Session  
No reportable action taken.  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
26-00401  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Report on Elections Information, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Receive a report by County Elections Division, pursuant to the Board’s request on April 21,  
2026; and  
b) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in  
direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the  
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 10:45 AM - 11:49 AM (1 HR. 4 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Larry Behrendt and Ken Westall addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
2)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
26-00287  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the introduction (First Reading) of an  
Ordinance amending speed limits specified in County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6,  
and 23-15.9; First and Fourth Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending County Code Sections  
23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits on various roadways in the  
First and Fourth Districts;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and  
c) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of May 12, 2026 to consider the adoption  
(Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending speed limits on various roads, as follows:  
i) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) amending County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5,  
23-15.6, and 23-15.9, pertaining to speed limits on various roadways in the First and Fourth  
Districts; and  
ii) Determine that amending County Code Sections 23-15.4, 23-15.5, 23-15.6, and 23- 15.9,  
pertaining to speed limits, are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility,  
involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, and are therefore  
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve  
and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:50 AM - 11:55 AM (5 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved;  
b) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
c) i) and ii) Set for May 12, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the  
adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
3)  
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT  
26-00389  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding annual county workforce vacancies,  
recruitment, and retention report and public hearing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561, and receive and file an annual  
report on the County’s workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts in Calendar Year  
2025; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)[5], finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of  
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 1:01 PM - 2:00 PM (59 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Conducted a public hearing in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561, and  
received and filed an annual report; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Absent:  
4)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
26-00388  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a First Reading for Amending Chapter 15 of  
the Santa Barbara County Code with Ordinance and Fee Updates, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1  
HR.)  
a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code to adopt amendments and the recommendations of the “Santa Barbara  
County Fire Department User Fee Study: April 10, 2026” with the resulting fee updates as the  
enforcement Code in all areas within the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District and all  
other unincorporated areas of the County where the Santa Barbara County Fire Department is the  
authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), unless otherwise specified by the ordinance;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;  
c) Continue the hearing to May 12, 2026, on the Administrative Agenda to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa  
Barbara County Code; and/or  
ii) Direct the Santa Barbara County Fire Department to conduct a subsequent fee study after a  
period of twelve (12) months to propose adoption of a cost neutral policy and develop a cost  
neutral rate for land development, operational permit, occupancy inspection and miscellaneous  
inspection fees; and  
iii) Consider and approve adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments  
to the California Fire Code; and  
d) Determine that the adoption of an ordinance amending fees for Santa Barbara County Fire  
Department is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:00 PM - 2:29 PM (29 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved;  
b) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
c) i) through iii) Set for May 12, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to consider  
the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance; and  
d) Approved  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
5)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
26-00397  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Workforce Housing Development at 117  
East Carrillo Street, APN 029-211-025, First District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Approve and adopt a Resolution declaring the Disposal of the Real Property located at 117 East  
Carrillo Street/ APN 029-211-025, Santa Barbara California, 93101 as Exempt Surplus Property  
pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(F)(1)(A);  
b) Consider Proposals to enter into an Agreement to Develop a Portion of Real Property located  
at 117 East Carrillo Street/ APN 029-211-025, Santa Barbara California, 93101 for Joint  
Occupancy;  
c) After consideration of all proposals, authorize staff to:  
i) Pursue an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) or comparable pre-development agreement  
with SoLa Impact LLC; and  
ii) In the event negotiations with SoLa Impact LLC are unsuccessful, pursue an ENA or  
comparable pre-development agreement with The Pacific Companies/Housing Authority of the  
County of Santa Barbara/AMG Land Development, or such other development team as the Board  
may deem appropriate; and  
d) 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 it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and that the above action is  
not a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because it consists of 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.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:30 PM - 3:23 PM (53 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
Linda Honikman and Rob Fredericks addressed the Board  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) No action taken;  
b) Considered;  
c) i) and ii) Authorized;  
d) Approved; and  
Directed staff to work with SoLa Impact LLC (Developer) to identify and  
incorporate a local nonprofit organization into the development team.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
6)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
26-00288  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to the Santa  
Barbara County Code, titled Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003),  
which affects portions of First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.)  
a) Consider and approve the introduction (first reading) of a revised ordinance adding Chapter 52  
to the Santa Barbara County Code, titled Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No.  
26ORD-00003);  
b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;  
c) Determine that the Ordinance, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD- 00003},  
is not a "project" as defined in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of  
government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and,  
therefore, is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c); and  
d) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of May 12, 2026, to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of the revised Ordinance adding Chapter 52 to the Santa  
Barbara County Code, Local Housing Marketing Program (Case No. 26ORD-00003), as revised  
pursuant to Board direction on April 21, 2026; and  
ii) Determine that the Ordinance, Local Housing Marketing Program (CaseNo. 26ORD-00003), is  
not a "project" as defined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and, therefore, is not subject  
to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 3:30 PM - 3:41 PM (11 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this  
matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved with direction to staff to amend Section  
52.9 regarding Local Rental or Purchase Reporting to read as follows:  
"Following initial rental or sale of 90 percent of the units in an applicable  
development, developers shall submit to the Director a summary of the number of  
renters and/or buyers of units that live and/or work within the relevant HMA. The  
reporting shall include the following: (a) Whether the units are rentals or  
for-sale; (b) The total number of units; and (c) The number of units rented or sold  
to persons who live and/or work in the relevant HMA where the development is  
located."  
b) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance;  
c) Approved; and  
d) i) and ii) Set for May 12, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the  
adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
Absent:  
3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
2 - Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor Nelson  
Adjourned at 3:41 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, May 12, 2026  
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
511 East Lakeside Parkway  
Santa Maria  
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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.  
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at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May 9,  
2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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