County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps, Chair

Third District - Joan Hartmann

Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, 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, 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.

10:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session

Roll Call

Present:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the November 18, 2025 Meeting

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

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

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

County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, announced the following:

Assistant County Executive Officer Tanja Heitman was honored this past week

with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Circle of Service

Award, which recognizes members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to

partnership, service, and support for California counties; and

The County is collecting toys for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, with

donation boxes at County facilities in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria and at

County Fire stations. The community is invited to donate new, unwrapped toys

through December 17th.

Administrative Agenda

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

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

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

Agenda and considered as a separate item.

Resolutions to be Presented

A-1)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-01052

Adopt a Resolution honoring the impact of 100 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara

Health Department.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-253

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LEE

25-01047

Adopt a Resolution honoring the 125th Anniversary of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in

Montecito in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-254

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-01038

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of December 2025 as National Impaired Driving

Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-255

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

25-01037

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-256

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-5)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-01041

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-257

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-6)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-01046

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.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-258

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-7)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

25-01008

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.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-259

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Honorary Resolutions

A-8)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-01043

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.

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

this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-260

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

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).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-10)

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-11)

25-01050

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES

DEPARTMENT

Approve the appointment of Conner Held to the Agricultural Advisory Committee.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-12)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

25-01018

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and reviewed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-13)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01025

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

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-14)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01026

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-15)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01031

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-16)

COUNTY COUNSEL

25-01010

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.

Renny Dean Strong addressed the Board

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-17)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-01027

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.

Bill Woodbridge, Heidi Harmon, Tomas Rebecchi, Eric Burschinger, Renny Dean

Strong, Katie Davis, Ethan Maday, Brooke Balthaser, Lauren Leland, Carol

Miller, Eva Yungling Bean, Sherie Higgins, Doug Norton, Alex Borgas, Jake

Twomey, Hunter Maher, Amber Miranda and Izzi Sistek addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-261

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

Noes:

3 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, and Supervisor Hartmann

2 - Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-18)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-01053

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.

Renny Dean Strong and Karen Hauenstein addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-19)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

25-01049

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010844 and 0010879 (4/5 Vote Required).

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-20)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-01033

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.

Renny Dean Strong addressed the Board

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-21)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

25-01054

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.

Renny Dean Strong addressed the Board

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) through iii) Appointed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-22)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

25-01024

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Approved and authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-23)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01011

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-24)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01017

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this

matter be continued, as follows: December 16, 2025 in Santa Maria. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-25)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01019

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-26)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01020

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-27)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-01009

Consider recommendations regarding an agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract of

Agricultural 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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-262

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

c) Authorized; and

d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-28)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-01021

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.

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-29)

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

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).

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

a) Approved;

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-31)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-01022

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted; and

RESOLUTION NO. 25-263

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-32)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-01039

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Awarded;

c) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

d) Authorized; and

e) and f) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-33)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-01044

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 motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted and authorized; Chair to execute;

RESOLUTION NO. 25-264

b) Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-34)

25-01055

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD

CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Consider recommendations regarding a Summary of Final Quantities for the Lower Mission Creek

Reach 2B-2 Debris Rack Repair Project, First District, as follows:

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

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

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

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-35)

SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01007

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.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) through d) Authorized; and

e) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Board of Supervisors

A-36)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-01012

Approve the reappointment of Keith McLellan to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term

ending January 1, 2029, Third District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-37)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-01013

Approve the reappointment of Pam Flynt-Tambo to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term

ending January 1, 2029, Third District.

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

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-38)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-01014

Approve the reappointment of Felicia Luong to the Commission for Women, term ending January

1, 2029, Third District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-39)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-01015

Approve the reappointment of Allan Jones to the Oak Hill Cemetery District Board of Directors,

term ending December 31, 2029, Third District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-40)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-01016

Approve the reappointment of Art Kaslow to the Oak Hill Cemetery District Board of Directors,

term ending December 31, 2029, Third District.

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

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

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-41)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

25-01028

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; and

b) through d) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

A-42)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

25-01035

Approve the appointment of Linda Kestler to the Commission for Women, term ending December

31, 2027, Fourth District.

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

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

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Hearing Requests

A-43)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

25-01034

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;

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.

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

this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: January 13, 2026 in Santa Barbara

(EST. TIME 30 MINS.). The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

25-00002

Public Comment Period

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS

WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

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

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

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

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS

AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Spoke about the many gifts offered by nature and the love of God; and

emphasized the value of bringing back and honoring knowledge from Indigenous

communities - Renny Dean Strong addressed the Board

Re: Expressed concerns regarding the Board of Supervisors meeting process and

the Sheriff’s Department - Frank Atry addressed the Board

Re: Requested Board action regarding the opioid crisis, a ban on 7OH, and

stronger enforcement measures - Craig Abbey addressed the Board

Re: Raised concerns related to the farming industry; and addressed concerns

regarding a death in custody at the Lompoc Jail - Karin Hauenstein addressed the

Board

Re: Channel Islands Keeper shared an update on the status of the spill settlement

agreement with the Goleta Sanitary District - Molly Troup addressed the Board

12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed 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

No reportable action.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

25-01048

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

HEARING TIME: 1:05 PM - 1:09 PM (4 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and Authorized; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

25-01042

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

HEARING TIME: 1:09 PM - 2:45 PM (1 HR. 36 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Robert Ornstein, Lawanda Lyons-Pruitt, Jeannie Sparks, Margaret Bernal,

Pamela Wilkinson, Cheryl Smith, Maureen Earls, Lynne Gibbs, George

Kaufmann, Gail Osherenko, Ethan Bertrand, and Mike Glick addressed the

Board

A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor Capps, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed;

b) Approved; and

Directed staff to return to the Board in six (6) months with an update.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

25-01045

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

HEARING TIME: 5:43 PM - 6:08 PM (25 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-01040

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

HEARING TIME: 4:12 PM - 5:43 PM and 6:52 PM - 7:10 PM (1 HR. 49 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

Holly Lomelino, Jason Lomelino, and Rachel Bowman addressed the Board

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this

matter be acted on as follows:

a) Denied the appeal, Case No. 25APL-00010;

b) Made the required findings for approval of the revised project as amended

during the December 9, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting, Case Nos.

24DVP-00005 and 24CDP-00021, including California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) findings;

c) Approved; and

d) Granted de novo approval of the revised project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and

24CDP-00021, subject to the conditions of approval.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

25-01036

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

HEARING TIME: 6:08 PM - 6:16 PM (8 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Introduction (First Reading) approved;

b) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and

c) i) through iii) Set for December 16, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to

consider the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor

Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

25-01057

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

HEARING TIME: 6:16 PM - 6:52 PM (36 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

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

this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Introduction (First Reading) approved as amended at the December 9, 2025

Board of Supervisors meeting, with the CSBTV fee removed from the schedule

and designated to be paid from the General Fund;

b) Read title, waived further reading of the Ordinance; and

c) i) and ii) Set for December 16, 2026 on the Administrative Agenda to consider

the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance.

The motion carried by the following vote:

4 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, and Supervisor

Lavagnino

Ayes:

Noes:

1 - Supervisor Nelson

Adjourned at 7:10 PM

Adjourned 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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