County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps, Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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 Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors observed a moment of

silence in honor of Santa Barbara County lifeguards Jake Curtis, Michael

Ochsner, and Alexander Wood, who tragically lost their lives in an accident

on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Approval of Minutes of the May 13, 2025 Meeting

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

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

Ayes:

Absent:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

County Executive Officer's Report

25-00001

County Executive Officer’s Report: Receive a report from the County Executive Officer

(CEO) on County programs, County staff updates and achievements, staff recognitions,

updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation, and upcoming events of

interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board discussion except to ask

questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be taken unless listed on a subsequent

agenda.

No report from the County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato.

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, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00407

Adopt a Resolution in opposition to Federal cuts to the Head Start Program.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-111

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00414

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2025 as Search and Rescue Month in

Santa Barbara County.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-112

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00417

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific

Islander Heritage Month in Santa Barbara County.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-113

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

A-4)

SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-00408

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of May 2025 as Older Americans Month in Santa

Barbara County.

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

that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-114

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

Administrative Items

A-5)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00406

Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board

Contract (BC) No. 24-230) with KPMG LLP for Behavioral Wellness Department Financial,

Organizational, and Operational Reviews for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as follows:

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

for Services of Independent Contractor (BC24-230) with KPMG LLP (not a local vendor) to

extend the term of the contract from June 30, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for a revised

contract term of February 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with no change to the not to

exceed maximum contract amount of $617,000.00; and

b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to

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

CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding

mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in

the environment.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

A-6)

BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

25-00410

Consider recommendations regarding the California Mental Health Services Authority

(CalMHSA) First Amendment to the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2025 Participation Agreement

for Inter-Member Transfers Program Services (No. 4948-PT-2023-SB), as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Participation

Agreement with CalMHSA for the Inter-Member Transfers (a.k.a Presumptive Transfer)

Program (Contract No. 4948-PT-2023-SB) to extend the term of the agreement from June

30, 2025 to June 30, 2027; replenish $200,000.00 to the Initial Funding Deposit (IFD), and

replace Exhibit A, Section II, Program Overview to incorporate information pertaining to

Assembly Bill (AB) 1051, for a revised total maximum contract amount not to exceed

$250,000.00, inclusive of administrative fees consisting of portal fees ($4,000.00 annually)

and transaction fees (5% of annual transfer-out payments), for the period of July 1, 2023

through June 30, 2027; and

b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to

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

CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) 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 Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

A-7)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00409

Consider recommendations regarding Tuberculosis (TB) Control Local Assistance Funds

Acceptance of Award Number 2542BASE-F and 2542BASE-S from the California

Department of Public Health (CDPH), as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Acceptance of Award Nos. 2542BASE-F

and 2542BASE-S for the TB Control Local Assistance Funds with the CDPH TB Control

Branch to enhance current efforts to prevent, control and eventually eliminate TB in Santa

Barbara County. This award, in the amount not to exceed $144,041.00 is for a period of

performance from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026;

b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to make any required

certifications in accordance with Award Nos. 2542BASE-F and 2542BASE-S; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning

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

CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of a government funding

mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does 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 Lee, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

A-8)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00411

Consider recommendations regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Data Sharing and Use Agreement (DUA) for Participation in the National Syndromic

Surveillance Program (NSSP), as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a DUA with CDC, and County of Santa

Barbara Health (County Health) for participation in the NSSP. The DUA will remain in

effect for a period of one year, beginning May 13, 2025 and terminating on May 12, 2026;

b) Approve and authorize the Director of County Health, or designee, to make and sign any

required representations or certifications in accordance with the DUA; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section

15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are creation of a governmental funding

mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that 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 Lee, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

A-9)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00412

Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) between Santa Barbara County Association of Governments

(SBCAG) and the County of Santa Barbara for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian

and Bicycle Connector, First District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the MOU with SBCAG

for the Sheffield Drive to Ortega Hill Pedestrian and Bicycle Connector project to increase

the SBCAG funding amount by $260,000.00 for a revised total not to exceed amount of

$2,670,000.00, with a term through December 31, 2027; and

b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of

California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing

administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related

actions, general policy and procedure making).

Scott Wenz addressed the Board.

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

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 Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

A-10)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00413

Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance Annual

Plan, as follows:

a) Approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance Annual Plan;

b) Approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance Annual Plan projects and authorize

the Director of Public Works to advertise for construction; and

c) Find the Road Maintenance Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is exempt from the

provisions of California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) (as the

proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of

existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical

features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing,

including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and

pedestrian trails, and similar facilities), and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on

that basis.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and adopted;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

A-11)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

LAGUNA COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT

25-00213

Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District, Ordinance

relative to service charges, connection charges, and trunk sewer fees and a Resolution

relative to the collection of service charges on the tax roll, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as

follows:

a) Consider the adoption of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance Nos. 3130 and 4142 to

Change the Annual Service Charge, Connection Charge, and the Dutard-Solomon and

Bradley Solomon Trunk Sewer Fees;

b) Consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the collection of said charges on the tax

roll; and

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

Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15273(a)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the CEQA Guidelines

because they are modifications of service charges, connection charges, and trunk line fees for

the purposes of meeting operating and capital expenses, as well as for meeting financial

reserve needs required to maintain services within this existing service area, and the

modifications in charges and fees are not for the construction of capital projects for the

expansion of the service system and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that

basis.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

Acting as the Board of Directors of the Laguna County Sanitation District:

a) Adopted;

ORDINANCE NO. 5251

b) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-115

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

A-12)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-00403

Consider recommendations regarding an application for the destruction of confidential

informant files, operator-evidence expense voucher receipt books, and cash box transaction

ledgers, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the execution of an application for the destruction of records of

Sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau records that are at least 10 years old (confidential

informant files) or at least five (5) years old (operator-evidence expense voucher receipt

books and cash box transaction ledgers) and are no longer required by the law to be retained;

and

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

government and not a project under the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to

Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

Board of Supervisors

A-13)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00419

Approve the appointment of Pat McElroy to the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Board of

Directors, term ending January 1, 2026, First District.

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

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

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

A-14)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00420

Approve the appointment of Mark Geriak to the Human Services Commission, term ending

June 30, 2027, First District.

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

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

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

A-15)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-00421

Approve the reappointment of Arjun Sarkar to the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit

District Board of Directors, term ending June 21, 2029, First District.

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

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

Ayes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

Hearing Requests

A-16)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-00415

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a proposed Fee

Ordinance for Public Works Transportation Division’s Development Review and Plan

Check Review services, as follows:

(Set a hearing for June 10, 2025. Time estimate: 20 minutes)

a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance updating fees for the Santa

Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Transportation Division’s

review of subdivision maps and other documents related to development review and plan

check review;

b) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive further reading of the Ordinance

in full; and

c) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda of June 24, 2025 to consider the adoption

(Second Reading) of an Ordinance, as follows:

i) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) updating fees for the Santa Barbara County Public

Works Department, pertaining to Transportation Division’s review of subdivision maps and

other documents related to development review and plan check review; and

ii) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving

charges that are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct

or indirect physical changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l)

and not a “project” as defined for purposes of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections

15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).

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

that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: June 10, 2025 in Santa Maria

(EST. TIME 20 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

25-00002

Public Comment Period

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS

WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE

DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO

MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (25-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Expressed opposition for the Point Arguello Decommissioning Project -

Thomas Becker addressed the Board

Re: Requested heavy lifting drones to monitor the coastline of Santa Barbara

for public safety purposes - Scott Wenz addressed the Board

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-00405

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Emergency Shelters Zoning Ordinance

Amendments and the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Case Nos.

24ORD-00021 and 24ORD-00022 to comply with new State laws and implement Program 9 of

Chapter 5 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (HEU), as follows: (EST. TIME: 25

MIN.)

a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) findings, for the Emergency Shelters Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Case Nos.

24ORD-00021 and 24ORD-00022;

b) Determine that the Ordinance amendments (Case Nos. 24ORD-00021 and 24ORD-00022)

are exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15265;

c) Approve the Emergency Shelters Zoning Ordinance Amendments by taking the following

actions:

i) Adopt an Ordinance amending Section 35-1 (Case No. 24ORD-00021) of Chapter 35, Zoning,

of the Santa Barbara County Code; and

ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending Article II, the Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Case No.

24ORD-00022) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;

d) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Planning and Development to submit the Emergency Shelters

Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Case No. 24ORD-00021 and Case No. 24ORD-00022) to the

California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an amendment to the

Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; and

e) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the

Executive Director of the CCC.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

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

that this matter be continued to the June 24, 2025 meeting in Santa Barbara.

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-00398

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Prohousing Designation Program, as

follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Receive a presentation on the proposed application to the State of California Prohousing

Designation Program;

b) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the application and participation in the State of California

Prohousing Designation Program; and

c) 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.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:05 AM - 10:18 AM (13 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Marell Brooks addressed the Board.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-116

c) Approved; and

Directed the Legislative Committee to review legislation revising the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and permit streamlining, and

funding aspects of the Prohousing Designation Program.

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

25-00404

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Public

Safety Realignment Plan Addendum, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a presentation on the FY 2025-2026 Public Safety Realignment Plan

Addendum;

b) Accept the Santa Barbara County FY 2025-2026 Public Safety Realignment Plan

Addendum developed by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) and approved by

the Executive Committee of the CCP;

c) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the

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

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

changes to the environment; and

d) Determine that the acceptance of the FY 2025-2026 Public Safety Realignment Plan is

exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the

activities are covered by the common sense exception that CEQA applies only to projects

which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can

be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities in question may have a

significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 10:18 AM - 10:51 AM (33 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Accepted; and

c) and d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Absent:

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE, COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-00416

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Response to the 2024-2025 Grand Jury

Report on Epidemic Response, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)

a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2024-2025

Grand Jury report entitled “Is the Santa Barbara Public Health Department Prepared for the

Next Epidemic?”;

b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter, and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding

Judge of Santa Barbara Superior Court; and

c) Determine pursuant to the 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.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 11:07 AM - 11:50 AM (43 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

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:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Absent:

Adjourned at 11:51 AM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

County Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor

Santa Barbara

Challenges

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MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE

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

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

Announcements

The meeting of Tuesday, May 20, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at

9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at

10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.

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