County of Santa Barbara  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
First District - Das Williams  
Second District - Laura Capps  
Third District - Joan Hartmann  
Fourth District - Bob Nelson  
Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino  
Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer  
Action Summary  
Tuesday, January 9, 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  
Call to Order and Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the 2024 Board of Supervisors,  
Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and Board of  
Directors of the Water Agency  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino as Chair of the Santa Barbara County Board of  
Supervisors for 2024 and appointed Supervisor Capps as Vice-Chair of the Santa  
Barbara County Board of Supervisors for 2024.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Presentation of Gavels  
Remarks, Das Williams, Chair 2023 Board of Supervisors  
Remarks, Chair 2024 Board of Supervisors  
Approval of Minutes of the December 12, 2023 Meeting  
A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, to  
approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
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:  
Kristine Schmidt has been appointed as the new Human Resources Director;  
Mette Richardson has been appointed as the new Child Support Services  
Director;  
Planning and Development's new Solar App was launched in November 2023 and  
allows installers to submit County residents' new rooftop solar applications  
through a simple to use app for plan check review;  
Strauss Wind Energy Project went operational at the end of December 2023 and  
is now delivering power to the State electrical grid; and  
Santa Barbara County residents and businesses are encouraged to complete a  
Storm Damage Report form if they sustained damages as a result of the  
December 20th and 21st storm.  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
24-00058  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
County of Santa Barbara v. The Regents of the University of California et al.; Santa Barbara  
County Superior Court Case No. 22CV03741.  
American Medical Response West v. County of Santa Barbara et al.; Santa Barbara County  
Superior Court Case No. 23CV04250.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case.  
Bradley Crable submitted a claim for more than $10,000, as attached to this Agenda item.  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)  
Employee organizations: Service Employees International Union, Local 620 and unrepresented  
employees, managers, and executives. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive  
Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt.  
Report from Closed Session  
No Reportable action taken.  
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 WILLIAMS, SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00044  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2024 as Human Trafficking Awareness  
Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-1  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-2)  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
24-00007  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Florentino Lopez of the Planning and Development  
Department as the January 2024 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-2  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-3)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
24-00042  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Claire Gottsdanker for her service on the  
Montecito Board of Architectural Review.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-3  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-4)  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
24-00043  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Joni Maiden upon her retirement from the Child  
Support Services Department after 30 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of  
Santa Barbara County.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be adopted.  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-4  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Administrative Items  
A-5)  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
24-00016  
Consider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara  
County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2023, as follows:  
a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s  
Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of September 30, 2023; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the  
creation of government funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific  
project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-6)  
BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT  
24-00036  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Regional Health  
Authority, dba CenCal Health, CalAIM Incentive Payment Program Funding Agreement, Fiscal  
Years 2023-2027, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell) to  
execute the CalAIM Incentive Payment Program Funding Agreement to receive a grant award in  
the amount of $804,078.00 for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, from  
the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, dba CenCal Health, a local  
public entity, serving as the California Department of Health Care Services administrator for  
Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports capacity to establish a new Care  
Coordinating Team;  
b) Adopt an amendment to Salary Resolution No. 07-207, effective December 12, 2023, to add  
three (3.0 FTE) Case Workers, and two (2.0 FTE) Alcohol and Drug Service Specialist positions  
to BWell;  
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009464 to establish appropriations of $201,020.00 in  
Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Fund for Salaries and Benefits ($170,867.00) and Service and  
Supplies ($30,153.00) funded by the CenCal Incentive Payment Program Grant Award; and  
d) 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 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 Williams,  
that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-7)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00020  
Consider recommendations regarding a Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Longitudinal Pipeline  
Agreement for the Santa Claus Lane Beach Access Project, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Community Services Department to execute a  
Longitudinal Pipeline Agreement with UPRR to allow the County to install and maintain a culvert  
and drainage pipeline within the UPRR right-of-way as part of the Santa Claus Lane Beach Access  
Project (Project); and  
b) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section  
15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial  
importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these  
actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Mitigated Negative Declaration  
(19NGD-00000-00005) adopted by the County of Santa Barbara on September 30, 2019, and  
that therefore no new environmental document is required.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-8)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00019  
Consider recommendations regarding HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)  
Subrecipient Agreements with the City of Santa Maria, Fourth and Fifth Districts; and the Housing  
Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the County and  
the City of Santa Maria to provide federal HOME funding in the amount of $150,000.00 to  
administer a TBRA program, Fourth and Fifth Districts;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the County and  
the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) to provide federal HOME  
funding in the amount of $123,933.00 to administer a TBRA program, Third and Fourth Districts;  
and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the  
environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and 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-9)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00023  
Consider recommendations regarding the execution of a Subrecipient Agreement for $653,608.00  
with Channel Islands YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS) for Permanent Supportive Housing  
(PSH) services as part of the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement that will provide funding  
in the amount of $653,608.00 from the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant from  
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Channel Islands YMCA YFS for  
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program scattered site PSH;  
b) Authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to authorize and execute amendments  
to the Subrecipient Agreement within the limits set forth therein; and  
c) 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 Sections 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; and  
15378(b)(5), finding that the recommended actions consist of administrative activities of  
governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-10)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00021  
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Contract for the Tuckers Grove  
Bridge Replacement Project, Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the professional services agreement with Bengal  
Engineering, Inc. (Bengal) in the amount not to exceed $292,286.00 to allow Bengal to provide  
civil engineering services to complete the Tuckers Grove Bridge Replacement Project; and  
b) Determine that the above recommended action does not constitute a project subject to  
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15063 which consists of conducting an initial study following preliminary review  
to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environment leading to an action  
which a public agency has not yet approved.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-11)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00022  
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of a City of Goleta Representative to the  
County Library Advisory Committee, as follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of Irene Solovij as the City of Goleta Representative to serve on the  
County of Santa Barbara Library Advisory Committee; and  
b) Determine that the recommended appointment to the Library Advisory Committee is 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-12)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00029  
Consider recommendations regarding appointments to the CenCal Health Board of Directors, as  
follows:  
a) Approve the appointment of the following persons to the CenCal Health Board of Directors for  
a two-year term effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025:  
i) Reappoint of Daniel Herlinger (Consumer Classification - Community Business), and  
ii) Reappoint of Edward “Ned” Bentley, MD (Provider Classification - Physician - Central Coast  
Medical Association Representative - Santa Barbara County), and  
iii) Reappoint Sue Andersen (Provider Classification - Hospital Administrator); and  
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government  
administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result  
in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) i) through iii) Approved; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-13)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00030  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0009460; 0009468; 0009471; 0009477; 0009479;  
0009490. (4/5 Vote Required).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-14)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
24-00031  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Employee Sheltering During  
Emergencies Policy, as follows:  
a) Approve and adopt the Employee Sheltering During Emergencies Policy which establishes  
guidance on sheltering for County employees who are unable to return home due to emergencies;  
and  
b) Determine that the action is not a “project” under the provisions of California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an  
organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-15)  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
24-00032  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Disaster Service Worker  
Employee Policy, as follows:  
a) Approve the revised Santa Barbara County Disaster Service Worker Employee Policy which  
sets forth the County’s Disaster Services Work (DSW) Program, including response requirements,  
training, and cost tracking and recovery; and  
b) Determine that the action is not a “project” under the provisions of California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it is an  
organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be withdrawn from the agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-16)  
24-00018  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION  
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding awarding five (5) Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN)  
Communication Site Construction Contracts, as follow: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 1) for the Fire  
Station 24 Project (Project 1) in the amount of $579,908.31, with GrayDS Inc. (Contractor), the  
lowest responsible bidder, to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders to Agreement 1 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $41,495.42, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 2) for the La  
Cumbre (Project 2) in the amount of $460,384.06, with Contractor, the lowest responsible bidder,  
to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
d) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 2 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $35,519.20, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
e) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 3) with Com  
Plus, Inc. (Com Plus), the lowest responsible bidder for the Rincon Peak Project (Project 3), in the  
amount of $840,000.00, to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
f) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 3 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $54,500.00, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
g) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 4) with Com  
Plus, the lowest responsible bidder, for the Tepusquet Peak Project (Project 4) in the amount of  
$940,000.00, to complete the installation of a Communication Site;  
h) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 4 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $59,500.00, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair (i) to execute the Agreement (Agreement 5 and, together  
with Agreement 1, Agreement 2, Agreement 3, and Agreement 4, collectively, the “Agreements”)  
with Endelos Construction LLC (Endelos), the lowest responsible bidder, for the San Antonio  
Peak Project (Project 5) in the amount of $951,159.00, to complete the installation of a  
Communication Site;  
j) Authorize the Director of General Services to approve change orders for Agreement 5 in the  
aggregate amount not to exceed $60,057.95, as authorized under California Public Contract Code  
Section 20142;  
k) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, until otherwise ordered by the  
Board, to administer the Agreements on behalf of the County;  
l) Approve an amount not to exceed $942,870.00 for temporary cashflow transfers from the  
Advance Construction Reserve in the General Fund;  
m) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 00009462 to use Advance Construction Funds in the  
amount of $942,870.00; and  
n) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following CEQA Guidelines Sections: 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; and 15061(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 Notice of Exemption on these  
bases was filed on July 13, 2021; and direct the filing of a Notice of Exemption for the work to be  
performed under the Agreements that is not covered by the Notice of Exemption previously filed  
on July 13, 2021.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
b) Authorized;  
c) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
d) Authorized;  
e) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
f) Authorized;  
g) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
h) Authorized;  
i) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute;  
j) and k) Authorized; and  
l) through n) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-17)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
24-00040  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with  
Plan Review Consultants, Inc. for Plan Review Consultants Building & Safety Consultant Increase,  
as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Plan Review Consultants, Inc., for plan review, permit technician, and related  
permit services for a period of performance from May 9, 2023 through June 30, 2024  
(Agreement). This Agreement converts a Purchase Order to a Board Contract and increases  
funding by $150,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.00, inclusive  
of $200,000.00 under Purchase Order CN4796 (as previously amended by CO6024 and  
CO6544), but which otherwise supersedes Purchase Order CN4796, as previously amended; and  
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15478(b)(5) that  
the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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)  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
24-00041  
Consider recommendations regarding an increase in the Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Bureau Veritas Inc., a building and safety consultant, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor with Bureau Veritas, Inc., for plan review, permit technician, and related permit services  
for a period of performance from May 3, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (Agreement). This  
Agreement converts a Purchase Order to a Board Contract and increases funding by  
$150,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.00, inclusive of  
$200,000.00 under Purchase Order CN4751 (as previously amended by CO6025 and CO6473),  
but which otherwise supersedes Purchase Order CN4751, as previously amended; and  
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15478(b)(5) that  
the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-19)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
24-00008  
Consider recommendations regarding the Assembly Bill (AB) 143 Backfill Allocation Spending  
Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by AB 1869, as follows:  
a) Consider and adopt the report as the Board of Supervisors’ annual report for Fiscal Year  
2022-2023 as required by Government Code Section 29553, detailing the County’s spending of  
State backfill allocated for revenues lost from fees repealed by Chapter 92, Statutes of 2020 (AB  
1869);  
b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-20)  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
24-00009  
Consider recommendations regarding the Assembly Bill (AB) 199 Backfill Allocation Spending  
Report for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 for Criminal Justice Fees Eliminated by  
AB 177, as follows:  
a) Consider and adopt the report as the Board of Supervisors’ report for FY 2021-2022 and FY  
2022-2023 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 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, regarding AB 199 Backfill Allocation spending for FY 2021-2022 and FY  
2022-2023; 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-21)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00035  
Consider recommendations regarding Emergency Medical System Stroke Revenue Agreements  
with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH), Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC),  
Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC), and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital (SYVCH) for  
Acute Stroke Center Designation, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SBCH to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Comprehensive Stroke  
Center, or CSC). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 with the  
County receiving $61,632.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Stroke  
System of Care;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and MRMC to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Primary Stroke Center,  
or PSC). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the County  
receiving $19,940.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Stroke System  
of Care;  
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and LVMC to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Acute Stroke Ready  
Hospital, or ASRH). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with  
the County receiving $4,532.00 for the services provided;  
d) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SYVCH to provide services as an Acute Stroke Center (Acute Stroke Ready  
Hospital, or ASRH). The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with  
the County receiving $4,532.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the  
Stroke System of Care; and  
e) Determine that the above actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the actions are 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) through d) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
e) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-22)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00034  
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $20,000.00 Cash Donation to Santa  
Barbara County Animal Services from a community member for cats and kittens entering the Santa  
Maria Shelter, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Public Health Director to accept a $20,000.00 cash donation to  
Santa Barbara County Animal Services from a community member to be used to enhance the  
quality of life and expand medical support of cats and kittens entering the Santa Maria Shelter;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009434 in the amount of $20,000.00 for the  
unanticipated revenue from a community member to be designated for future use in the Animal  
Services program at the Santa Maria Shelter; and  
c) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
review per CEQA Guideline Sections 15061(b)(3), since the activity is 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 it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that  
the activities may have a significant effect on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-23)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00037  
Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trauma Revenue  
Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital (SBCH) for Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric  
Trauma Center Designation and an EMS Trauma Revenue Agreement with Marian Regional  
Medical Center (MRMC) for Level II Trauma Center Designation, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SBCH to provide Trauma Services as the locally designated Level I Adult and  
Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31,  
2024 with the County receiving $98,540.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance  
costs of the trauma system;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and MRMC to provide Trauma Services as the locally designated Level II Trauma  
Center. The Agreement term is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the County  
receiving $77,425.00 for the oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the trauma system  
program; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the actions are 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-24)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00038  
Consider recommendations regarding an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ST-Elevated  
Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Revenue Agreements with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital  
(SBCH) and Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) for STEMI Receiving Center (SRC)  
Designation, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and SBCH to provide STEMI Services as the locally designated SRC. The  
Agreement term is from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with the County receiving  
$80,459.76 for oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Cardiac System of Care;  
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the Public Health  
Department and MRMC to provide STEMI Services as the locally designated SRC. The  
Agreement shall be in effect from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, in the amount not  
to exceed $80,459.76 for oversight, administration, and maintenance costs of the Cardiac System  
of Care; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the actions are 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-25)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
24-00039  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Emergency Air Medical Transport Services  
with REACH Air Medical Services LLC d/b/a CALSTAR, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of an  
Independent Contractor with REACH Air Medical Services LLC d/b/a CALSTAR to provide  
non-exclusive emergency air ambulance transport services within the County of Santa Barbara for  
term of November 1, 2023 through October 30, 2028 with the County receiving $156,960.00 for  
quality improvement, monitoring, and oversight; and  
b) Determine that the recommended action is 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 action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve commitment to  
any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Approved, ratified and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
b) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-26)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
23-01147  
Consider recommendations regarding rescinding Resolution 18-150 related to Ceasing Burial of  
Residuals and Solid Waste at the Tajiguas Landfill when the Landfill Reaches Permitted Capacity  
and to Seek other Residual Disposal Options, Third District, as follows:  
a) Rescind Resolution 18-150 adopted by the Board on June 19, 2018 that resolved to cease  
burial of residuals and solid waste at the Tajiguas Landfill when the landfill reaches permitted  
capacity and to seek other residual disposal options; 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)(2) and (b)(5) as the recommended  
action is a general policy and an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be continued, as follows: January 23, 2024 in Santa Barbara. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-27)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00011  
Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of  
Goleta and the County of Santa Barbara for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path from the  
Obern Trail to City Limits; Freeway Maintenance Agreement between Caltrans and the County of  
Santa Barbara for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path from the Obern Trail to City Limits; and  
a Resolution of Change Revising the SR217 Freeway Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans;  
Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of  
Goleta for the San Jose Creek Multipurpose Path from the Obern Trail to City Limits;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Freeway Maintenance Agreement - Sandspit UC,  
Goleta ATP Bike Path 05-1K630 with Caltrans;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution of Change with Caltrans revising the  
State Route 217 (SR217) Freeway Maintenance Agreement to reflect the construction of a Class I  
Bike Path along SR 217 and for the undercrossing of SR 217; and  
d) Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the  
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378 (b)(5) (Organizational or  
administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;  
c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and  
RESOLUTION NO. 24-5  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
A-28)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00012  
Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response  
Actions from Impacts of Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, 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 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) on February 7, 2023. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis  
on February 7, 2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; and  
d) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-29)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00013  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of an Agreement with PaintCare Inc. for  
management of paint-related materials collected through the County’s Household Hazardous  
Waste Collection Program; First, Second, and Third Districts, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the County of Santa  
Barbara and PaintCare Inc. (“PaintCare”) for the management of paint-related materials collected  
through the County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program;  
b) Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, or his/her designee, to, in accordance with  
the Agreement, add additional county sites, exercise the county’s rights regarding renewal of the  
agreement, and make immaterial amendments; and  
c) Find that the Agreement does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California  
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR §15378 (b)(5) (administrative activity of  
government) and 14 CCR §15378(b)(4) (government fiscal activity).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
A-30)  
24-00014  
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 the impacts of flooding and storms and continuation of emergency actions, Various  
Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
Acting as the Board of Directors of the 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 flooding, storms, and debris removal projects following the 2023 winter  
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 every 14 days 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;  
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0009482 to increase appropriations to Services and  
Supplies in the amount of $435,000.00 in the Public Works Lompoc City Flood Zone Fund;  
increase appropriations to Services and Supplies of $280,000.00 in the Public Works Lompoc  
Valley Flood Zone Fund; increase appropriations of $275,000.00 to Services and Supplies in the  
Public Works Orcutt Flood Zone Fund; and increase appropriations of $130,000.00 to Services  
and Supplies in the Public Works Santa Maria River Levee Flood Zone Fund, funded by the  
release of Restricted Purpose of Fund Balance; and  
e) 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(c) and a Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 24,  
2023, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption. Also determine that  
emergency actions for the Santa Maria River Restoration of Alignment Project were found by the  
Board to be exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA pursuant to Executive Order  
N-10-23, as well as State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) on September 12, 2023, and the  
proposed action is within the scope of the Notice of Exemption filed on September 19, 2023.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation  
District:  
a) Received and reviewed;  
b) Approved;  
c) Directed; 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-31)  
24-00015  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD  
CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Agreements with R.W. Scott  
Construction Inc., V. Lopez Jr. & Sons General Engineering Contractor Inc., and Filippin  
Engineering for emergency response efforts and as-needed services, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with R.W. Scott Construction Company, Inc. for time and material work  
needed for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance work, to respond to emergency situations,  
prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes to a not to exceed amount of  
$5,000,000.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services  
of Independent Contractor with V. Lopez Jr. & Sons General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for  
time and material work needed for the Flood Control’s routine maintenance work, to respond to  
emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for any other flood control purposes to a  
not to exceed amount of $4,000,000.00;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of  
Independent Contractor with Filippin Engineering for engineering services needed for the Capital  
Improvement Program, to respond to emergency situations, prevention and repair work, and for  
any other flood control purposes to a not to exceed amount of $1,200,000.00; and  
d) Find that the recommended actions to amend these contracts for maintenance, emergency,  
engineering, and other types of flood control work are fiscal activities not constituting a “Project”  
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, as set forth in 14 CCR 15378(b)  
(4).  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control and Water Conservation  
District:  
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-32)  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
23-01168  
Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 6,  
Article VI Regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 Regarding Public Nuisances, as follows:  
a) Consider and approve the Adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6,  
Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; 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 Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adopted; and  
ORDINANCE NO. 5198  
ORDINANCE NO. 5199  
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-33)  
A-34)  
A-35)  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
24-00056  
Approve the reappointment of Sandy Stahl to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2026, First District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
SUPERVISOR WILLIAMS  
24-00057  
Approve the reappointment of Robert Kupiec to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2026, First District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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 CAPPS  
24-00026  
Approve the appointment of Ingrid Bostrom to the Commission for Women, term ending  
December 31, 2025, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-36)  
A-37)  
A-38)  
A-39)  
A-40)  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00028  
Approve the appointment of Lynne Gibbs to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2026, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00047  
Approve the reappointment of Stan Schwartz to the Fire Board of Appeal, concurrent term,  
Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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 CAPPS  
24-00050  
Approve the reappointment of Gene Geller to the Goleta Cemetery District Board of Directors,  
term ending December 31, 2027, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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 CAPPS  
24-00051  
Approve the reappointment of Lisa Knox Burnes to the Housing Authority Board of  
Commissioners, term ending December 31, 2027, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
24-00054  
Approve the reappointment of Steve Minjarez to the Human Services Commission, term ending  
June 30, 2026, Second District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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-41)  
A-42)  
A-43)  
A-44)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
24-00025  
Approve the appointment of Kimberly Zimmerman to the Human Services Commission, term  
ending June 30, 2026, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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 HARTMANN  
24-00045  
Approve the reappointment of Charles Blair to the Mosquito and Vector Management District,  
term ending December 8, 2027, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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 HARTMANN  
24-00046  
Approve the reappointment of Judith Dale to the Library Advisory Committee, term ending June  
30, 2024, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
24-00048  
Approve the appointment of Angie Swanson-Kyriaco to the Commission for Women, term ending  
July 1, 2026, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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-45)  
A-46)  
A-47)  
A-48)  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
24-00049  
Approve the appointment of Alexandra Hurtado to the Parks Commission, term ending January 1,  
2027, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
24-00052  
Approve the reappointment of Alvin Salge to the Veteran’s Services Advisory Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2028, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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 HARTMANN  
24-00053  
Approve the appointment of Denise El Amin to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2028, Third District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
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  
24-00033  
Approve the reappointment of Hugh Rafferty to the Mosquito and Vector Management District  
Board of Trustees, term ending December 31, 2027, Fourth District.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, 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:  
Hearing Requests  
A-49)  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
24-00010  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding reports on Pavement Impact Studies related  
to: Utility Cuts, Heavy Vehicles (Refuse Collection Trucks, Mass Transit/Bus, Fire Trucks and  
Construction Vehicles) and Consider Options for Pavement Impact Mitigation, as follows:  
(Set a hearing for February 6, 2024. Time estimate: 30 minutes)  
a) Receive and File reports on Pavement Impact Studies on Roads related to utility cuts and heavy  
vehicles (refuse collection trucks, mass transit/bus, fire trucks and construction vehicles);  
b) Provide direction to Public Works staff on whether to pursue each of the following Pavement  
Impact cost recovery measures:  
i) Direct staff to implement a Pavement Cut Fee increase;  
ii) Direct staff to implement a new Heavy Construction Load Development Impact Fee;  
iii) Direct staff to work with Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division to investigate the  
feasibility of increasing the Solid Waste Program Fee to include compensation to the County for  
Heavy Load Road Impacts;  
iv) Direct staff to work with the County Executive Office to explore a budget expansion request or  
other options for offsetting costs of pavement impacts caused by Mass Transit/Bus and Fire  
Trucks; or  
c) Provide other direction, as appropriate; and  
d) Determine that the recommended action is not a Project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: February 6, 2024 in Santa  
Barbara (EST. TIME 30 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
24-00002  
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) (24-00002)  
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS  
AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.  
Re: Expressed Concerns Regarding Property Rights in Santa Barbara County  
and Concerns with Conservatorship Laws – Karin Hauenstein addressed the  
Board  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00027  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Board of Supervisors' 2024 appointments  
to Boards, Commissions and Committees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 15 MIN.)  
a) Adult and Aging Network;  
b) Area Agency on Aging (Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens);  
c) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment (BEACON);  
d) Behavioral Wellness Commission;  
e) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Representative;  
f) CenCal Health;  
g) Child Care Planning Council;  
h) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County);  
i) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative;  
j) Debt Advisory Committee;  
k) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions;  
l) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County;  
m) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA);  
n) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA);  
o) Juvenile Justice Coordination Council;  
p) KIDS Network Policy Council;  
q) Law Library Board of Trustees;  
r) Legislative Program Committee;  
s) Library Advisory Committee;  
t) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);  
u) Multi-jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Force;  
v) National Association of Counties (NACO) Representative;  
w) Psychiatric Health Facility Governing Board;  
x) Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System;  
y) Rural County Representative of California (RCRC); and  
z) Workforce Development Board (Formerly Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Board).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
HEARING TIME: 9:59 AM - 10:11 AM (12 MIN.)  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Adult and Aging Network;  
Appointed Supervisor Williams as Chair and Supervisor Hartmann as Co-Chair;  
b) Area Agency on Aging (Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens);  
Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino;  
c) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment (BEACON);  
Appointed Supervisor Williams and Supervisor Capps as Regular Members;  
Appointed Supervisor Hartmann as Alternate Member No. 1 and Supervisor  
Nelson as Alternate Member No. 2;  
d) Behavioral Wellness Commission;  
Appointed Supervisor Capps;  
e) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Representative;  
Appointed Supervisor Williams as the Regular Member and Supervisor Capps as  
the Alternate Member;  
f) CenCal Health;  
Appointed Supervisor Hartmann;  
g) Child Care Planning Council;  
Appointed Supervisor Capps as the Regular Member and Supervisor Nelson as  
the Alternate Member;  
h) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara  
County);  
Appointed Supervisor Capps as the Regular Member and Supervisor Lavagnino  
as the Alternate Member;  
i) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative;  
Appointed Supervisor Williams;  
j) Debt Advisory Committee;  
Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino as the Regular Member and Supervisor Nelson  
as the Alternate Member;  
k) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions;  
Appointed Supervisor Hartmann and Supervisor Nelson as Regular Members;  
l) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County;  
Appointed Supervisor Williams as the Regular Member and Supervisor Capps as  
the Alternate Member;  
m) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA);  
Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Regular Member and Supervisor Lavagnino  
as the Alternate Member;  
n) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA);  
Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Regular Member and Supervisor Lavagnino  
as the Alternate Member;  
o) Juvenile Justice Coordination Council;  
Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the North County Regular Member and  
Supervisor Capps as South County Regular Member;  
p) KIDS Network Policy Council;  
Appointed Supervisor Hartmann as the Chair and Supervisor Capps as the  
Vice-Chair;  
q) Law Library Board of Trustees;  
Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino;  
r) Legislative Program Committee;  
Appointed Supervisor Williams and Supervisor Hartmann;  
s) Library Advisory Committee;  
Appointed Supervisor Williams;  
t) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);  
Appointed Supervisor Hartmann as a Regular Member, term ending March 1,  
2027; Appointed Supervisor Williams as a Regular Member, term ending March  
1, 2026; and appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Alternate Member, term ending  
March 1, 2026;  
u) Multi-jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Force;  
Appointed Supervisor Hartmann and Supervisor Capps as Regular Members;  
v) National Association of Counties (NACO) Representative;  
Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino as the Regular Member and Supervisor  
Williams as the Alternate Member;  
w) Psychiatric Health Facility Governing Board;  
Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino as the Regular Member and Supervisor Capps  
as the Alternate Member;  
x) Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees Retirement System;  
Appointed Supervisor Lavagnino on October 4, 2022 to a three-year term ending  
December 31, 2025;  
y) Rural County Representative of California (RCRC);  
Appointed Supervisor Nelson as the Regular Member and Supervisor Lavagnino  
as the Alternate Member; and  
z) Workforce Development Board (Formerly Workforce Innovation Opportunity  
Act Board);  
Appointed Supervisor Nelson.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
2)  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
24-00017  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Percent for Arts Program and  
Process Improvements, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file an update from the County Office of Arts and Culture regarding the County  
Percent for Arts Program (Program) and the County Arts Plan Ordinance;  
b) Direct Staff to either:  
i) Return to the Board with an amendment to Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code to  
clarify existing provisions to better facilitate its accomplishment of legislative intent, improve  
interdepartmental workflow efficiency, and support program implementation, including:  
1) Defining “estimated total project cost” and clarifying that the Percent for Arts Program allocation  
is to be calculated based on such estimated total project cost;  
2) Clarifying the definition of “construction project” and the definition of “facility” based on Section  
22002 of the California Public Contract Code;  
3) Clarifying that funds appropriated for the Program in connection with a construction project are  
to be deposited into the County Arts Fund concurrently with the authorization and transfer of  
County funds to the requesting department for such project;  
4) Assigning 25% of the total Program appropriations to offset project management and  
implementation costs;  
5) Replacing the requirement for Board discussion of Percent for Arts allocations in connection  
with construction projects whose construction costs exceed $7.5M with a $200,000.00 dollar cap  
per capital project; or  
6) Providing additional direction to staff;  
ii) Return to the Board with an amendment to Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code to  
effect the clarifications and provisions accomplished by Recommended Action 1 as well as one or  
more additional provisions designed to increase countywide arts access and fund outstanding  
deferred capital art maintenance:  
1) Increasing the percentage of funds appropriated for works of art in connection with construction  
projects (e.g., from 1% to 2%);  
2) Directing staff to research public art in private development ordinances from building valuation of  
eligible commercial or industrial development projects and return with a proposal; or  
3) Providing other direction to staff; and  
iii) Return to the Board with an amendment to Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code to,  
in lieu of the current Percent for Arts allocation process, provide for an equivalent annual General  
Fund appropriation to the County Arts Fund to help reduce administrative impact, stabilize the  
budget, and enable greater efficiency and planning:  
1) Replacing the Percent for Arts allocation process with an alternative annual equivalent General  
Fund appropriation in the amount of $200,000.00, with annual increases in accordance with the  
Consumer Price Index (CPI);  
2) Including provisions allocating 25% of the Percent for Arts appropriations to fund Program  
management and implementation costs; or  
3) Providing other direction to staff; and  
c) Determine that the receipt and filing of an update on the Percent for Arts Program and direction  
to Staff is not the approval of a project subject to environmental review under the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding  
that the action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 10:18 AM - 11:17 AM (59 MIN.)  
Rod Rolce; George Yatchijin; Chryss Yost; Patrick Melroy addressed the Board.  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Williams, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Received and filed;  
b) i) and ii) No action taken;  
b) iii) Conceptually approved Option No. 3 and directed staff to return to the Board  
with an amendment to Chapter 7A of the Santa Barbara County Code to, in lieu of  
the current Percent for Arts allocation process, provide for an equivalent annual  
General Fund appropriation to the County Arts Fund to help reduce  
administrative impact, stabilize the budget, and enable greater efficiency and  
planning; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
3)  
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
23-01212  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Animals  
and Fowl, Article I and Adding Article IX, Roosters, to regulate and to limit the number of roosters  
by parcel size that may be kept on a single premise in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST.  
TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance to amend Santa Barbara County  
Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5 through 7-7,  
and to add Article IX (Roosters);  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of January 23, 2024 to consider adoption of  
the Ordinance amendments, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption of the Ordinance (Second Reading) to amend Santa Barbara  
County Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections 7-1 and 7-5  
through 7-7, and to add Article IX (Roosters); and  
ii) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines,  
because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 11:18 AM - 1:14 PM (1 HR. 56 MIN.)  
Eric Sakach; Thomas Pool; John Dorwin; Philip Seymour; Conor Keegan;  
Marcos Moreno; Janet Fischer; Joey Hernandez; Susan Ashbrook; Jessie  
Ortega; Lee Heller; Karin Hauenstein; Eduardo Ramos; Carlos Chavez;  
Katherine Anderson; Paula Kislak addressed the Board.  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Williams,  
that this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Introduction (First Reading) approved of an Ordinance to amend Santa Barbara  
County Code, Chapter 7, titled Animals and Fowl, Article I (General), Sections  
7-1 and 7-5 through 7-7, and to add Article IX (Roosters); as amended at the  
January 9, 2024 meeting;  
b) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) i) and ii) Set for January 23, 2024 to consider the adoption (Second Reading) of  
the Ordinance.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and  
Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Noes:  
1 - Supervisor Nelson  
4)  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
24-00024  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a discussion of criteria to consider when  
determining parcels to rezone as part of the sixth Regional Needs Housing Allocation (RHNA)  
Cycle in the state-mandated Housing Element update process, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Discuss criteria to consider for rezones related to Housing Elements regarding general  
community benefits and a means of communicating developer’s intent to the Board;  
b) Provide direction to staff as appropriate; and  
c) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15478(b)(5) that  
the above action is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
HEARING TIME: 2:30 PM - 4:08 PM (1 HR. 38 MIN.)  
Kathryn Lohmeyer Tohrer; Jackie Carrera; Marell Brooks; Linda Honikman;  
Dustin Hoiseth; Kristen Miller; Joe Rowan; James Kyriaco; Otis Calef; Kevin  
Snow; Dianne Black; and Jeff Nelson addressed the Board.  
Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.  
A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that  
this matter be acted on as follows:  
a) Discussed;  
b) No action taken; and  
c) Approved.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Supervisor Williams, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,  
Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino  
Ayes:  
Adjourned at 4:08 PM  
Adjourned to  
Tuesday, January 23, 2024  
County Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
105 East Anapamu Street, Fourth Floor  
Santa Barbara  
Challenges  
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU  
MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE  
PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.  
Announcements  
The meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2024 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel  
20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday,  
January 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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