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  
Agenda  
Tuesday, December 9, 2025  
10:00 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, the Water Agency, the Laguna County Sanitation District, and other Special Districts.  
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  
Please see page two of this agenda for public participation options for the Board of Supervisors Meetings.  
Persons may address the Board on any matter listed on the agenda. Matters not listed on the agenda may be  
addressed during the public comment period at the conclusion of the administrative agenda.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01056  
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation  
as well as remote participation until further notice.  
Board members and the public may participate from the County Administration Building,  
Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara or  
the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room  
located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria.  
The following methods of participation are available to the public:  
1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways:  
- Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20;  
- Online at: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and  
- YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available)  
- YouTube (Spanish) at: <https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol>  
2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:  
- Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM on  
the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at:  
sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the  
comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length  
and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use). For planning, zoning and  
subdivision hearings, submissions more than one page in length must be filed with the Clerk no later  
than 12:00 PM on the Friday before the Board hearing unless the Board by motion and 4/5 vote  
determines to accept a late submission.  
- Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments  
in-person at the locations noted above.  
- Attend the Meeting by Zoom - Individuals wishing to provide public comment remotely can do so  
via Zoom by clicking the below link to register in advance.  
Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the  
viewing methods outlined above.  
Register for Public Comment in advance for this meeting:  
<https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_JsmMimdBTO-Zqr4D_MjshQ>  
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining  
the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows:  
1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting.  
2. You will be placed on mute until it is your turn to speak. You will be able to hear the Board meeting  
live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound  
interference.  
3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your  
line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6.  
4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair.  
If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and  
need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the  
hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
Board Meeting Procedures  
The Board of Supervisors is the legislative body for the County of Santa Barbara. Persons are  
encouraged to attend and testify before the Board on any matter appearing on the agenda.  
Correspondence to the Board regarding items appearing on the agenda should be directed to the Clerk of  
the Board, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara CA 93101. For information regarding  
the meetings of the Board of Supervisors including specific meeting times, or any special  
accommodations, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
Procedures for the conduct of the meetings of the Board of Supervisors can be found in Board  
Resolutions 09-368 (General) and 91-333 (Land Use).  
The schedule of the Board of Supervisors, meeting agendas, supplemental hearing materials and minutes  
of the Board meetings are available on the Internet at: www.countyofsb.org.  
Board Meetings are televised live on County of Santa Barbara Cable Channel 20 and on YouTube at:  
CSBTV20. For information regarding rebroadcasts of a public hearing, please contact the Clerk of the  
Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication  
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and  
distributed by the Clerk of the Board to all or a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less  
than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board Office, 105  
East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara, CA, at the Office of the Board of Supervisors,  
Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA and on the Internet at:  
http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. Any written ex-parte communication subject to  
disclosure by members of the Board of Supervisors may be published online as an attachment to the  
corresponding item.  
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions  
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and  
not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or  
personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the  
Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an  
agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or  
opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item within the preceding 12 months. Applicants, appellants,  
contractors, agents or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s  
decision on the agenda item who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board  
member within the preceding 12 months, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the  
subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount and date of the campaign contribution and  
identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of  
Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.  
Closed Session  
The Board of Supervisors conducts a Closed Session between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. and at 8:00  
A.M. as necessary. Closed Sessions are not open to the public. Matters discussed during Closed Session  
include existing and pending litigation, personnel matters and real property negotiations. Actions taken  
by the Board during Closed Session will be announced during open session (Gov. Code Sections  
54957.1(a) & (b), Ralph M. Brown Act). Members of the public may address the Board on Closed  
Session Agenda items during the General Public Comment period. For information related to Closed  
Session announcements please contact County Counsel at (805) 568-2950.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
Disability Access and Accommodation Requests  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Barbara is located on the Fourth Floor of the County  
Administration Building, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The Hearing Room is wheelchair  
accessible. Accessible public parking is available behind the County Administration Building and in City  
Parking Lot #6 located at the corner of Anacapa Street and Anapamu Street. Public access to the County  
Administration Building is available through the Anacapa Street entrance.  
The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Maria is located at the Betteravia Government Center,  
511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. The Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible public  
parking is available at the Betteravia Government Center.  
Spanish interpreters, American Sign Language interpreters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  
requests, sound enhancement equipment, or other accommodations may be arranged by contacting the  
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the Board meeting. For information  
about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or at  
sbcob@countyofsb.org.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
10:00 A.M. ..... Convene to Regular Session  
Roll Call  
Pledge of Allegiance  
Approval of Minutes of the November 18, 2025 Meeting  
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.  
Toys for Tots Drive  
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)  
A-2)  
A-3)  
A-4)  
25-01052  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution honoring the impact of 100 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara  
Health Department.  
25-01047  
SUPERVISOR LEE  
Adopt a Resolution honoring the 125th Anniversary of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in  
Montecito in Santa Barbara County.  
25-01038  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of December 2025 as National Impaired Driving  
Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.  
25-01037  
SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Assistant District Attorney Kelly Duncan upon her  
retirement from the District Attorney’s Office after 22 years of faithful and dedicated service to the  
citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A-5)  
25-01041  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sheriff’s Custody Commander Shawn Lammer  
upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after 27 years of faithful and dedicated service to  
the citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
A-6)  
A-7)  
25-01046  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Julie Hagen upon her retirement from the Public  
Works Department after 28 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara  
County.  
25-01008  
SUPERVISOR CAPPS  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Larry Haro of the Planning and Development  
Department as the December 2025 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.  
Honorary Resolutions  
A-8)  
25-01043  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Chief Custody Deputy Vincent Wasilewski upon his  
retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 10 years of faithful and dedicated service to the  
citizens of Santa Barbara County.  
Administrative Items  
A-9)  
25-01029  
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the High Risk Pest Exclusion (HRPE) Program Agreement  
No. 25-0418-000-SG with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as  
follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with  
the CDFA for inspection and enforcement activities in the HRPE program for the period of July 1,  
2025 through June 30, 2026 in the amount of $313,512.49; and  
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-10)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01030  
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES  
DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program  
Agreement No. 24-0569-032-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture  
(CDFA), as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with  
the CDFA to receive reimbursement and services related to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter  
Control Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2025 through September  
30, 2026 in the amount of $267,292.00; and  
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities  
and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).  
A-11)  
A-12)  
25-01050  
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES  
DEPARTMENT  
Approve the appointment of Conner Held to the Agricultural Advisory Committee.  
25-01018  
AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual and Five-Year Report Fiscal  
Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows:  
a) Receive and Review the FY 2024-2025 AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual and Five-Year Report  
which includes the financial activity and the fee schedules for Countywide, Orcutt, Goleta, South  
Coast, Santa Ynez, Lompoc and Santa Maria development impact fee programs and adopt the  
findings required by Government Code Section 66001(d) as included in the Report; 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-13)  
25-01025  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  
Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Carpinteria for Franklin Creek Trail, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, pursuant to the Fiscal Year (FY)  
2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans approved by the Board on May 7, 2024 and  
May 13, 2025, respectively, a CDBG Capital (CDBG Capital) Subrecipient Agreement  
(Agreement) between the County and the City of Carpinteria for the Franklin Creek Trail  
Improvements Project; and  
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b) Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301, subdivision (d) of the CEQA  
Guidelines, as the project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing,  
licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment,  
or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.  
A-14)  
25-01026  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the second amended restricted use covenant imposed on real  
property for the operation of a homeless shelter and related services, First District, as follows:  
a) Receive and file a report regarding the status of the PATH Shelter located at 816 Cacique, Santa  
Barbara;  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Second Amendment  
to the Covenant to enable the City of Santa Barbara to purchase the property; 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.  
A-15)  
25-01031  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Grant Agreement Between the County of Santa Barbara  
and the California Arts Council (CAC) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 State Local Partner (SLP)  
Grant, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Community Services Department Director to execute an  
agreement with the CAC to memorialize the terms and conditions of a grant in the amount of  
$71,539.00 for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, for Santa Barbara  
County Office of Arts and Culture (SBCOAC) to support countywide arts administration,  
grantmaking, exhibitions, and community engagement through the SLP program; and  
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because they  
consist of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the  
environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-16)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01010  
COUNTY COUNSEL  
Consider recommendations regarding a first amendment to the Outside Counsel Contract with  
Meyers Nave, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara, a First  
Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Meyers Nave in an amount  
not-to-exceed $2,225,000.00; 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 State CEQA Guidelines, because they consist  
of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
A-17)  
25-01027  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding Assembly Bill 1243 and Senate Bill 684 in support of  
Polluters’ Pay Climate Superfund Legislation, as follows:  
a) Adopt a resolution in support of “Polluters’ Pay Climate Superfund” Legislation; 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)(4) because it consists of the creation of  
government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any  
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on  
the environment.  
A-18)  
25-01053  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of an application for Destruction of Records and  
Certification of Approval consisting of Clerk of the Board Records, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve an Application for the Destruction of Records and Certification of Approval consisting  
of Clerk of the Board Records that are no longer required by law to be retained, or are no longer  
necessary or required for County purposes; and  
b) Determine that the proposed action is not a “project” under the provisions of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as it  
is a governmental administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the  
environment.  
A-19)  
25-01049  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE  
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010844 and 0010879 (4/5 Vote Required).  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-20)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01033  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Drought Resilience Plan, as  
follows:  
a) Receive and file the June 2025 Santa Barbara County Drought Resilience Plan, prepared by  
Lynker Corporation and GSI Water Solutions;  
b) Authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to submit the June 2025 Santa Barbara  
County Drought Resilience Plan to the California State Department of Water Resources as evidence  
of completion of the County’s Drought Resilience Plan in accordance with the County Drought  
Resilience Planning 2023 Grant Agreement and Water Code section 10609.70(b); and  
c) 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 governments that will not result  
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-21)  
25-01054  
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC)  
Appointments, as follows:  
a) Appoint members to the EMCC as follows:  
i) Bette Jenkins, hospital representative, nominated by Marian Regional Medical Center;  
ii) Ryan Stevens, hospital representative, nominated by Lompoc Valley Medical Center; and  
iii) Terrance McGovern, emergency physician, nominated by the Hospital Association of Southern  
California; and  
b) Determine the above action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378(b)  
(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect  
physical changes to the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-22)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01024  
FIRE DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with  
Brandt VX, LLC for Professional Services for the Regional Fire Communications Center, as  
follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor between the County of Santa Barbara and Brandt VX, LLC, for specialized  
professional services, for a term beginning December 9, 2025, and ending no later than November  
30, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $1,366,572.00, including contingencies of $124,234.00;  
b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to make immaterial amendments in  
accordance with the Agreement; and  
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions  
consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment.  
A-23)  
25-01011  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding the More Mesa Conservation Easement (Folio No. 00102),  
Second District, as follows:  
a) Approve and Authorize the Chair to execute a Deed of Conservation Easement in a form  
substantially similar to the included Deed creating and conveying an easement interest over real  
property located in the More Mesa preserve (Assessor Parcel Number: 065-320-004), to the Land  
Trust for Santa Barbara County;  
b) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute any additional related  
documents and pay closing fees required to facilitate the County’s establishment and granting of the  
Conservation Easement; and  
c) Determine that there is no possibility that the recommended action may have a significant effect on  
the environment and is therefore exempt from further review under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Review for Exemption.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-24)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01017  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Haven Energy Battery Energy Storage System  
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the  
initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Santa Barbara Social  
Services Building (234 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the  
initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Naomi Schwartz  
Building (130 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101); and  
c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative  
activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.  
A-25)  
25-01019  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Contract for Security Patrol Services and Authorization of  
Prior Invoices, as follows:  
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement for Services of Independent  
Contractor to provide security patrol services with Triumph Protection Group to include the period  
of July 1, 2025 and September 22, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $455,608.01; and  
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines  
because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct  
or indirect physical changes to the environment.  
A-26)  
25-01020  
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding execution of a Quitclaim Deed releasing a portion of an  
Existing Trail Easement within Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-080-021, (201 Olive Street), (RP  
Folio No. 004120), First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Quitclaim Deed releasing a portion of an existing trail  
easement from the County of Santa Barbara to Joseph and Allison Zibulewsky; and  
b) Determine that there is no possibility that the recommended action may have a significant effect  
on the environment and is therefore exempt from further review under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Review for Exemption.  
A-27)  
25-01009  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract of Agricultural  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
Preserve Contract No. 70-AP-22, Santa Maria, Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 25AGP-00009  
consisting of 132.89 acres located approximately two miles west of the City of Santa Maria, with  
West Main Street (Route 166) being the main arterial road running approximately 0.5 miles south of  
the site and approximately five miles east of the City of Guadeloupe (APN 117-160-050);  
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No.  
25AGP-00009;  
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and  
d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County that will not result in  
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for  
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378(b)(5).  
A-28)  
25-01021  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an update on the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot  
Program, as follows:  
a) Receive and file a report on the status of the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program;  
and  
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines, because they consist of  
administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in  
the environment.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-29)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01032  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA  
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding the Statement of Final Quantities for Laguna County  
Sanitation District Wastewater Reclamation Plant Phase 1 Upgrade, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as  
follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the construction  
of the Laguna County Sanitation District Wastewater Reclamation Plant Phase 1 Upgrade Project,  
Project No. PLEXP1; Board Contract Number BC20122, on file in the Public Works Department,  
for work performed and materials supplied by W.M. Lyles Company, Incorporated, (not a local  
vendor), in the amount of $55,712,110.25; and  
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental  
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
section 15378(b)[5], finding that the action consists of an administrative activity of government that  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-30)  
25-01051  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LAGUNA  
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT  
Consider recommendations regarding Laguna County Sanitation District Pond Lining Project,  
Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:  
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:  
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Pond Lining Project, Project No. STMPN2, on file in  
the Laguna County Sanitation District office;  
b) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive construction bids for the Pond  
Lining Project, Project No. STMPN2; and  
c) Determine that the advertising for and receipt of bids is an administrative and fiscal activity which  
will not result in changes in the environment and therefor the action does not constitute a “Project”  
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA  
Guidelines Section 153789(b)(5).  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-31)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01022  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Proposed Parking Restrictions in the First and Third Districts,  
as follows:  
a) Adopt a Resolution to establish new and modify current parking restrictions in the First and Third  
Districts; and  
b) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility,  
involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the proposed  
action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR  
15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.  
A-32)  
25-01039  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding Hummel Drive and Union Valley Parkway Traffic Signal,  
County Project No. 862453, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office for  
construction of the Hummel Drive and Union Valley Parkway Traffic Signal, County Project No.  
862453 (PRJ-000837);  
b) Award the construction contract for the Hummel Drive and Union Valley Parkway Traffic Signal,  
in the amount of $723,381.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, G. Sosa Construction Inc., P.O.  
Box 2367, Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set  
forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;  
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract for County Project No.  
862453, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor Controller, and Risk  
Manager, or their authorized representatives;  
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for the Hummel  
Drive and Union Valley Parkway Project, for a contingency amount of up to $48,670.00, for the  
construction of County Project No. 862453 for a total amount not to exceed authorization of  
$772,051.00;  
e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010901 to increase appropriations of $1,149,000.00 in  
Public Works Roads; and  
f) Determine that this Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) 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), as set forth in the CEQA Notice of Exemption,  
dated December 16, 2025.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-33)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01044  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funding  
under the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes  
Habitat Enhancement Project, Fifth District, as follows:  
a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, or  
designee, to submit an application and supporting documents with the State of California to carry  
out the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Habitat Enhancement Project through the Environmental  
Enhancement and Mitigation Program, with an anticipated award of $160,000.00;  
b) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, (i) to execute an agreement in similar form to  
the Example Grant Award Agreement upon review and approval of County Counsel and the  
Auditor-Controller, or their designees, when the anticipated funding is awarded for the  
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program grant, and (ii) to execute any additional  
documents required to obtain the award; and  
c) Determine the above actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act  
guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5) because these actions consist of  
governmental funding mechanisms and/or organizational or administrative activities of governments  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
A-34)  
25-01055  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding a Summary of Final Quantities for the Lower Mission Creek  
Reach 2B-2 Debris Rack Repair Project, First District, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work  
performed for the Lower Mission Creek Reach 2B-2 Debris Rack Repair Project (Project No.  
23STM1-S05C) by the contractor CGS Engineering Corporation (a local vendor) in the amount of  
$359,130.00; and  
b) Determine that the above action is an organizational and administrative activity of government,  
and not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-35)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01007  
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with Career Team, LLC to Provide Transitional  
Jobs Program Services and Employer of Record Services, as follows:  
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Career Team, LLC to operate  
Transitional Jobs Program and provide Employer of Record services for a total contract amount not  
to exceed $408,054.00 for the period of December 9, 2025 through May 7, 2027;  
b) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to extend the Agreement and allocate the  
amount of unused funds from the previous Fiscal Year budget to the next Fiscal Year Budget,  
subject to appropriations and budget approval;  
c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute Work Site Agreement (Exhibit  
E of the Agreement with Career Team, LLC for Transitional Jobs Program) for work site placement  
of participants;  
d) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to adjust the Line Item Budget of the  
Agreement without exceeding the total contract amount; and  
e) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or  
administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment.  
Board of Supervisors  
A-36)  
A-37)  
A-38)  
A-39)  
25-01012  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Keith McLellan to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending  
January 1, 2029, Third District.  
25-01013  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Pam Flynt-Tambo to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term  
ending January 1, 2029, Third District.  
25-01014  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Felicia Luong to the Commission for Women, term ending January 1,  
2029, Third District.  
25-01015  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Allan Jones to the Oak Hill Cemetery District Board of Directors,  
term ending December 31, 2029, Third District.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
A-40)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01016  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Approve the reappointment of Art Kaslow to the Oak Hill Cemetery District Board of Directors,  
term ending December 31, 2029, Third District.  
A-41)  
25-01028  
SUPERVISOR HARTMANN  
Consider recommendations regarding the Contribution of $50,000.00 for Collective Cultures  
Creating Change (C4) Combating Youth Violence Project, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)  
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $50,000.00 for C4 Combating Youth Violence Project  
from Third District Discretionary Funds held in Dept 990 fund balance;  
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010905 to increase Appropriations of $50,000.00 in  
General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by a $32,500.00 release  
of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance and a $17,500.00 release of Committed General  
County Programs fund balance;  
c) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the  
County; and  
d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that  
will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA  
Guidelines.  
A-42)  
25-01035  
SUPERVISOR NELSON  
Approve the appointment of Linda Kestler to the Commission for Women, term ending December  
31, 2027, Fourth District.  
Hearing Requests  
A-43)  
25-01034  
SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE  
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County Code  
Chapter 6, Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regardinig Public Nuisances, as  
follows:  
(Set a hearing for January 13, 2026. Time estimate: 30 minutes)  
a) Receive and file a presentation regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI of the  
Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public  
Nuisances;  
b) Consider and approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6,  
Article VI of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36  
regarding Public Nuisances;  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
c) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;  
d) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or  
administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the  
environment; and  
e) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of January 27, 2026 to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of  
Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 6, Article VI regarding Outdoor  
Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; and  
ii) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guideline  
Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government  
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  
Approval of Administrative Agenda  
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.  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
12:00 P.M. ..... Recess to Closed Session  
Closed Session  
25-01058  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)  
Bolthouse Land Company, LLC et al. v. All Persons Claiming a Right to Extract or Store  
Groundwater in the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin (No. 3-013) et al.; Los Angeles County  
Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-101927.  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)  
Public employee performance evaluation: County Executive Officer  
Report from Closed Session  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
Departmental Agenda  
Planning Items and Public Hearings  
1)  
25-01048  
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Extra-Help Services and Retirement Waiver for  
Community Services Department (CSD), as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)  
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the  
appointment of retired County employee Sherman Hansen is necessary to fill a critical need in the  
CSD before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;  
b) Approve and authorize the CSD Director to appoint retired employee Sherman Hansen as an  
Extra-Help employee to assist in park special projects and on a part-time basis, not to exceed 960  
hours of annual service, with an effective start date of December 22, 2025; and  
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government  
that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section  
15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
2)  
25-01042  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP)  
Jail Data Analysis Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a report on behalf of the CCP on the County jail population and  
recommendations on possible population reduction strategies; and  
b) 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.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
3)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01045  
PROBATION DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Community Corrections Partnership’s Warrant  
Analysis and Strategies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)  
a) Receive and file a presentation on active warrants held in Santa Barbara County analyzed by  
type, recency of issue date, severity of offense, and age range of defendant; review current  
strategies to mitigate the warrant backlog; and discuss key takeaways from the warrant analysis; and  
b) 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.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  
4)  
25-01040  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Soutar Appeal of the County Planning  
Commission Approval of the Mission Isla Vista Partners LP Housing Development, Case No.  
25APL-00010, Goleta Community Plan Area, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 25APL-00010;  
b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and  
24CDP-00021, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;  
c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section  
21159.25 (Attachment C of Board Letter dated September 9, 2025); and  
d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and 24CDP-00021, subject  
to the revised conditions of approval.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
5)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01036  
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a proposed Transportation  
Impact Mitigation Fee Ordinance for the Public Works Department services, as follows:  
(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance updating transportation impact  
mitigation fees for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Goleta  
and Orcutt Planning Areas;  
b) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full;  
and  
c) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda of December 16, 2025 to consider the adoption  
(second reading) of an Ordinance, as follows:  
i) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) updating transportation impact mitigation fees for the  
Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Goleta and Orcutt Planning  
Areas;  
ii) Adopt the updated fee schedule to take effect upon the effective date of the Ordinance; and  
iii) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that  
are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical  
changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l), not a “project” as defined for purposes  
of the CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
6)  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
25-01057  
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a proposed fee ordinance update for the  
Planning and Development Department, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)  
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of “An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and  
Development Department Services”;  
b) Read the title “An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services” and waive  
full reading of the Ordinance; and  
c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of December 16, 2025, to consider  
recommendations, as follows:  
i) Determine that the adoption of an ordinance amending fees for Planning and Development  
Department services is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5); and  
ii) Adopt (Second Reading) “An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development  
Services”.  
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY  
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS  
Agenda  
December 9, 2025  
Adjourn to  
Tuesday, December 16, 2025  
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building  
Board Hearing Room  
511 East Lakeside Parkway  
Santa Maria  
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, December 9, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV  
Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM  
and on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.  
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