Minutes - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

County of Santa Barbara

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

First District - Roy Lee

Second District - Laura Capps

Third District - Joan Hartmann, Vice Chair

Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Chair

Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino

Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer

Action Summary

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

9:00 AM

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR

105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water

Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other

Special Districts.

Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes

of the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org.

9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session

Roll Call

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Present:

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes of the July 14, 2026 Meeting

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, to approve the minutes. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

County Executive Officer's Report

26-00001

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

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

recognitions, updates on major projects, updates on state and federal legislation,

and upcoming events of interest to the Board and the public. There will be no Board

discussion except to ask questions or refer matters to staff; and no action will be

taken unless listed on a subsequent agenda.

No report from County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato.

Administrative Agenda

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

roll call vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on

the request of a member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be

removed from the Administrative Agenda and considered as a separate item.

Resolutions to be Presented

A-1)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

26-00746

Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of August 2026 as Child Support

Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-174

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-2)

SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR NELSON

26-00747

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Andrew Firestone for extraordinary

service to Santa Barbara County’s nonprofit community.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-175

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-3)

SUPERVISOR NELSON

26-00731

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dallys Estrada, Marko Marrero and

Justin Wycoff of the Agricultural Commissioner’s-Weights and Measures Office as

the August 2026 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-176

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-4)

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

26-00745

Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mona Miyasato upon her retirement

from the County of Santa Barbara after over twelve years as the County Executive

Officer and over 30 years of combined service to the communities of Santa Monica,

Marin and Santa Barbara counties.

Robert Shaw and Lee Heller addressed the Board

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. 26-177

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Administrative Items

A-5)

AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS &

MEASURES DEPARTMENT

26-00734

Consider recommendations regarding an Appointment to the Agricultural Advisory

Committee, as follows:

a) Appoint the following member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee:

i) Alejandro “Alex” Maldonado appointed by the Santa Barbara County California

Strawberry Commission.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) Appointed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-6)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

26-00714

Consider recommendations regarding the Authorization for Year End Transfers and

Revisions of Appropriations, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s

accounting records for County funds for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2026

(Fiscal Year 2025-2026) which require 4/5 approval vote from the Board of

Supervisors; and

b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA

Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms

which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-7)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

26-00738

Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual

Countywide Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan, as follows:

a) Receive and file the FY 2026-2027 Annual Countywide Risk Assessment and

Internal Audit Plan in accordance with the County of Santa Barbara Internal Audit

Charter; and

b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA

Guidelines, because they consist of 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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-8)

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

26-00739

Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis Report

for July 2025 Through June 2026, as follows:

a) Receive and file the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis Report for July 2025

Through June 2026; and

b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California

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

Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms

which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a

potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, 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:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-9)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

26-00715

Summerland Sanitary District - Approve the request of the Summerland Sanitary

District calling for the election of two at-large District Board Members and

requesting consolidation of District Election with the Statewide General Election on

November 3, 2026.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried

by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-10)

COMMUNICATIONS FOR REFERRAL

26-00719

Isla Vista Community Services District - Approve the request of the Isla Vista

Community Services District ordering an election and requesting the consolidation

of the election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3,

2026.

(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR)

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be approved and referred to the

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Elections Department. The motion carried

by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-11)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00728

Consider recommendations regarding the Acceptance of Homekey+ Calle Real

Family Village Standard Agreement, Second District, as follows:

a) Authorize the Community Services Director to execute all certifications, standard

forms, and a 2026 grant agreement in a form substantially similar to the Homekey+

Standard Agreement between the County and the State dated April 10, 2026, and

other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of

Homekey+ State funds, subject to concurrence of County Counsel and Auditor; and

b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to: CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c);

and finding that the actions consist of specific actions necessary to prevent or

mitigate an emergency; Government Code Section 8698.4, finding that the County

has declared a shelter crisis and the action includes leasing of County-owned land

for permanent supportive housing serving persons moving from homelessness and

financial assistance; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, finding that the actions

consist of minor alterations in the condition of land; and direct staff to file a Notice of

Exemption on these bases.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-12)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00705

Consider recommendations regarding Contract Amendments for Community

Environmental Council and Quail Springs Regarding Resilient Cuyama Valley

Initiative, First District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the first amendment to

the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community

Environmental Council to amend the contract term from August 30, 2026, to March

31, 2027;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the first amendment to

the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with True Nature Society

dba Quail Springs to amend the contract term from August 30, 2026, to March 31,

2027; and

c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to

environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the actions consist 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 Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-13)

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, PROBATION

DEPARTMENT

26-00736

Consider recommendations regarding the execution of First Amended and Restated

Loan Documents for Good Samaritan Shelters’ (GSS) Community Corrections

Partnership Program (CCP), funding, Third District, as follows:

a) Approve and Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the

following First Amended and Restated CCP Loan Documents with GSS:

i) GSS CCP First Amended and Restated Loan Agreement; and

ii) GSS CCP Lompoc First Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement;

b) Approve the following amended and restated CCP Loan Documents, executed

by GSS:

i) GSS Lompoc CCP First Amended and Restated Deed of Trust; and

ii) GSS Lompoc First Amended and Restated Promissory Note;

c) Authorize and direct the Community Services Department Director to cause the

executed Regulatory Agreement and Deed of Trust referenced in the

Recommended Actions above to be recorded against title to the real property

referenced therein; and

d) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section

15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or fiscal activities

that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) i) and ii) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) i) and ii) Approved;

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-14)

COUNTY COUNSEL

26-00716

Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Litigation Consultant Contract

with Geosyntec Consultants, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Geosyntec

Consultants, with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, for a term starting May 7,

2026, and ending no later than December 31, 2027; and

b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the

CEQA Guidelines.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-15)

COUNTY COUNSEL

26-00749

Consider recommendations regarding the proposed conflict of interest code of the

Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area, as follows:

a) Approve the proposed conflict of interest code of the Santa Barbara County

Special Education Local Plan Area as submitted; 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 the government that will not result in direct or indirect

physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-16)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00740

Consider recommendations regarding an Outdoor Festival License for One805

Live!, as follows:

a) Find that the application for an Outdoor Festival License for One805 Live!, to be

held on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026, substantially meets the

requirements set forth in Chapter 6, Article VI, Sec. 6-81 of the Santa Barbara

County ordinance;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Outdoor Festival License for

One805 Live!, to be held on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026; and

c) Find that the proposed actions are not a “project” under the California

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

(5) and 15268, as they involve organizational and administrative activities of

government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the

environment and since approval of a qualifying application for an outdoor festival

license is a ministerial action.

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; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-17)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00741

Consider recommendations regarding an Outdoor Festival License for Palm Tree

Music Festival, as follows:

a) Find that the application for an Outdoor Festival License for the Palm Tree Music

Festival, to be held on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026, substantially meets

the requirements set forth in Chapter 6, Article VI, Sec. 6-81 of the Santa Barbara

County ordinance;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Outdoor Festival License for

Palm Tree Music Festival, to be held on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026;

and

c) Find that the proposed actions are not a “project” under the California

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

(5) and 15268, as they involve organizational and administrative activities of

government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the

environment and since approval of a qualifying application for an outdoor festival

license is a ministerial action.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-18)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00748

Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 1570; 1575; 1577; 1581; 1584; 1585; 1586;

1587; 1588; 1590; 1597; 1600; and 1606. (4/5 Vote Required)

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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-19)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

26-00720

Consider recommendations regarding the Voluntary Rate Range

Program/Intergovernmental Transfer 2025 Agreement with the State Department of

Health Care Services, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Intergovernmental

Transfer Agreement (Contract No. IGT-25-0042) regarding transfer of public funds

with the California Department of Health Care Services in the amount of

approximately $714,912.00 from the County Health Department to the Department

of Health Care Services with a term of January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028;

b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Department Director to execute

the Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement with the Santa Barbara Medi-Cal

Managed Care Plan for participation in an Intergovernmental Transfer to obtain

federal financial participation leveraged on local dollars used for care provided to

CenCal Health eligible patients with a term of January 1, 2025, through December

31, 2025; and

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

meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt

pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended

actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government

fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which

may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) Approved, ratified 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:

A-20)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

26-00725

Consider recommendations regarding the Influenza Reagent Resource User

Agreement, as follows:

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a no-cost User Agreement

with the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), effective June 15, 2026, for

access to free influenza reagents;

b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to execute any future, no-cost

amendments to the User Agreement with the ATCC, including any necessary

certifications, acknowledgements, and documents directly associated with the

Agreement, upon review and approval by County Counsel’s Office and Risk

Management, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any

time;

c) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to terminate this Agreement in

accordance with the Duration of Agreement section, upon review and approval by

County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated

authority at any time; and

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

meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt

pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended

actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government

fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which

may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

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

b) and c) Approved and 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-21)

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

26-00737

Consider recommendations regarding Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program

Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in the

Amount of $50,000.00, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or

designee, to execute Grant Agreement No. 25-0658-000-SO with the CDFA and

accept a grant award in the amount of $50,000.00 for Santa Barbara County Animal

Services (SBCAS) to expand public spay and neuter services through Project

PetSafe for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027;

b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1574 in the amount of $50,000.00 for

unanticipated revenue for use in the Animal Services Fiscal Year 2026-2027

budget; and

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

meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt

pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended

actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government

fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which

may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and

b) and c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-22)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00721

Consider recommendations regarding Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Report, as follows:

a) Receive and file the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Fiscal Year

2025-2026 Annual Report; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project

that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they

consist 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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-23)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00722

Consider recommendations regarding California Department of Insurance (DOI)

Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Grant Program for Fiscal Year

2026-2027, as follows:

a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District

Attorney, or designee, to submit an application and, if awarded, execute a Grant

Award Agreement with the California DOI for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Fraud Program, for the award period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an

anticipated award of $362,000.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of

$452,600.00;

b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future

amendments to extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December

31, 2027, or to increase the grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional

$50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk Management, County Counsel, and

Auditor-Controller; and

c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project

that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they

consist 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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted and authorized; Chair to execute;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-178

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:

A-24)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00723

Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance (DOI)

Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027,

as follows:

a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District

Attorney, or designee, to apply for and, if awarded, execute a Grant Award

Agreement with the California DOI for the Life and Annuity Consumer Protection

Program, for the award period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an

anticipated award of $53,500.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of

$96,700.00;

b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future

amendments to extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December

31, 2027, or to increase the grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional

$50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk Management, County Counsel, and

Auditor-Controller; and

c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project

that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they

consist 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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted and authorized; Chair to execute;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-179

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:

A-25)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

26-00724

Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance (DOI)

Automobile Insurance Fraud Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows:

a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District

Attorney, or designee, to apply for and, if awarded, execute a Grant Award

Agreement with the California DOI for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for

the award period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an anticipated award

of $143,500.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of $253,000.00;

b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future

amendments to extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December

31, 2027, or to increase the grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional

$50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk Management, County Counsel, and

Auditor-Controller; and

c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project

that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they

consist 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 motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Adopted and authorized; Chair to execute;

RESOLUTION NO. 26-180

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:

A-26)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

26-00702

Consider recommendations regarding the Destruction of Accounting Records, as

follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve an Application for Destruction of Records of Financial Services Division

files that are more than two (2) years old and are no longer required by law to be

retained; and

b) 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 CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b) (5).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) and b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-27)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00701

Consider recommendations regarding Award Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN)

Communication Site Construction Contract, Cuyama Peak Site, County Project No.

PRJ-000641, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve the plans and specifications for the PSRN Communication Site,

Cuyama Peak project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office, County

Project No.ꢀ22039;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement

(Agreement) for the Cuyama Peak PSRN Construction Project (Project) in the

amount of $2,207,353.00, with Normile Construction, Incorporated (Contractor), the

lowest responsible bidder, to complete the Project;

c) Authorize the Director of General Services or the Director of the Information

Technology Department to approve change orders to the Agreement in the

aggregate amount not to exceed $122,867.65, as authorized under California

Public Contract Code Section 20142; and

d) Determine that the recommended actions continue to be exempt from the

provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the

following CEQA guidelines sections: 15301, as the actions consist of the operation,

repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public

structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving

negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; 15302, as the actions consist

or replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities located on the

same site and with the same purpose and capacity; 15303, as the actions consist of

construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures

and installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and

15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the

activity may have a significant effect on the environment; and that a Notice of

Exemption on these bases was filed on July 13, 2021.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

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)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00717

Consider recommendations regarding Amendment 1 to the Calle Real Campus

Solar Power Purchase Agreement to Add Battery Energy Storage System (BESS),

as follows:

a) Find, in accordance with Government Code Section 4217.12, that the anticipated

cost to the County for electricity provided under the amended Power Purchase

Agreement, including the addition of a BESS, will be less than the anticipated

marginal cost to the County of electrical or other energy that would have been

consumed in the absence of the amended contract, and that the terms of the

Amendment are in the best interests of the County;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Power

Purchase Agreement with SL Mission Solar I, LLC to add a 5.64 MWh battery

energy storage system to the previously approved 1.4 megawatt direct current

(MWdc) groundmounted solar photovoltaic system at the Calle Real Campus,

located at 439 N. San Antonio Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110; and

c) Affirm that all California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determinations

previously made for the Calle Real solar project remain applicable because the

battery system is installed within the same previously analyzed footprint and

qualifies under CEQA exemptions for minor alterations to existing facilities, small

structures, and renewable energy installations.

A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor

Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-29)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00732

Consider recommendations regarding a Consent and Agreement for sale-leaseback

financing for the Santa Barbara County (SBC) Northern Jail Renewable Energy

Project, Fourth District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Consent and Agreement

between the SBC and Wintrust Asset Finance Inc. related to the sale leaseback

financing of solar and related improvements serving the Northern Branch Jail;

b) Authorize the General Services Director, or designee, to execute any ancillary

documents required to complete the Transaction, provided they do not materially

deviate from the terms presented; and

c) Direct staff to transmit fully executed documents to Wintrust Asset Finance Inc.

and SBC Northern Jail Renewable Energy, LLC upon completion.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) Authorized; and

c) Directed.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-30)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00729

Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial

Building Seismic and HVAC Upgrades Project, Award Agreement for Construction

Services, Project No. PRJ-000268 (22024), First District, as follows:

a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a General Construction

Contract Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. in the Base Contract Amount

of $1,526,646.00, with a Contingency Amount not to exceed $88,832.00 for a

maximum Aggregate Contract Amount not to exceed $1,615,478.00 for the Santa

Barbara Veterans Memorial Building Seismic and HVAC Upgrades Project, County

Project PRJ-000268 (22024);

b) Authorize the Director of General Services or his Capital Division Chief designee

to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $88,832.00 to

address changes or additions to the work being performed under the General

Construction Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, INC;

c) Authorize the Director of General Services to (i) amend the Agreement to extend

the Term of the Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate the

Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement; and

d) Determine that the project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of California

Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections

15301 (minor alterations to existing facilities) and 15303 (limited construction of

small facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and direct staff to

file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute;

b) and 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-31)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00735

Consider recommendations regarding the 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program

(CIP) Project Conformity Review, as follows:

a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Action Letter

from the June 3, 2026 hearing finding that the outlined Fiscal Years 2026-2031 CIP

projects to be in conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan; and

b) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the

meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational or administrative

activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the

environment; and that the proposed actions do not constitute “Approval” within the

meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15352 as they do not commit the County to a

definite course of action in regard to any project.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-32)

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

26-00742

Consider recommendations regarding the Summary Vacation of Unused Portion of

a County Road at 2275 Ortega Hill Road, APN 005-177-003, in the Community of

Summerland, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)

a) Approve, adopt and authorize the Chair to execute the original and certified copy

and authorize staff to record the Resolution, Findings, and Summary Order to

Vacate, thereby abandoning a portion of a County Road and Right-of-Way,

approximately 400-square feet being that portion of Assessor's Parcel Number

005-177-003 in the Community of Summerland; and

b) Determine that the recommended action is exempt from environmental review in

accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections

15061(b)(3), no possibility of an Environmental Impact.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 26-181

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-33)

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

26-00750

Consider recommendations regarding the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association

(Association) Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), August 17, 2026

through July 2, 2028, as follows:

a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the County Human Resources Department to

execute the successor MOU between the County of Santa Barbara (County) and

the Association, and authorize the Human Resources Director, or designee to sign

the successor MOU establishing wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of

employment for the period of August 17, 2026, through July 2, 2028; and

b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does

not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially

significant physical impact on the environment and therefore is not a project subject

to environmental review.

A motion was made by Supervisor Lee, seconded by Supervisor

Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, authorized and ratified; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-34)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

26-00710

Consider recommendations regarding the Environmental Justice Element of the

Comprehensive Plan Reporting, as follows:

a) Receive and file a report on Environmental Justice Element reporting and

stakeholder engagement; and

b) Determine that this report does not constitute a project under the California

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

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-35)

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

26-00703

Consider recommendations regarding the Approval of a Five-Year Renewal

Agreement for Journal Technologies eDefender license for the Public Defender’s

Office, as follows:

a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Public Defender, or designee, to execute a

five-year software license, maintenance and support agreement with Journal

Technologies, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, in an

annual amount of not to exceed $100,000.00, and adjusted each year thereafter

pursuant to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) not to exceed 4% annually, for a total

five year CPI adjusted amount of $541,632.00; and

b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to 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 Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved, authorized and ratified; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-36)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

26-00726

Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area No. 41, Cebada

Canyon Road Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Third District,

as follows:

a) Ratify and reaffirm the actions taken in Resolution 26-139, adopted on June 9,

2026, and adopt the Report as “Exhibit A” to Resolution 26-139, all establishing

road maintenance charges (with no increase in benefit assessment) for County

Service Area No. 41 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027;

b) Direct the Clerk of the Board to file with the Auditor-Controller Resolution 26-139

with the Report on or before August 21, 2026; and

c) Find that the proposed action is for the establishment, modification, structuring,

restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies

which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses;

that the proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR section 15273(a)(1).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Ratified and approved;

b) Directed; and

c) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-37)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

26-00727

Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill 2026 Access

Road Extension and Site Improvements, County Project No. 828999, Third District,

as follows:

a) Approve the plans and specifications for the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary

Landfill 2026 Access Road Extension and Site Improvements, on file in the Public

Works Department office;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract with Toro

Enterprises, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, to construct the Tajiguas Sanitary

Landfill 2026 Access Road Extension and Site Improvements for a contract term of

September 1, 2026, through October 30, 2026, in the amount of $763,791.00;

c) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders

for County Project No. 828999 for a contingency amount up to $50,689.55, for a

total amount not to exceed $814,480.55; and

d) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, no substantial

changes in circumstances have occurred, and no new information of substantial

importance regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or

feasibility of mitigation measures have occurred, and therefore the construction of

the project is within the scope of the prior environmental review documents for the

Tajiguas Landfill including the Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project Environmental

Impact Report (EIR) (01-EIR-05) certified by the Board of Supervisors on August

13, 2002, the Addendum to 01-EIR-05 dated November 8, 2006 and accepted by

the Board of Supervisors on December 5, 2006, the Tajiguas Landfill

Reconfiguration and Baron Ranch Restoration Project Subsequent EIR

(08-EIR-00000-00007) certified by the Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2009 and

the Tajiguas Landfill Capacity Increase Project EIR (23EIR-00001) certified by the

Board of Supervisors on March 19, 2024 and no new environmental document shall

be prepared for this project.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved;

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-38)

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT

SYSTEM

26-00700

Certify the Special Election Results for the Safety Seventh Member of the Santa

Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System Board of Retirement.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be certified. The motion carried by

the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-39)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

26-00712

Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Consulting Services with

Dell Marketing, L.P., as follows:

a) Approve and authorize Sheriff Brown or his designee to execute the agreement

with Dell Marketing, L.P. for the Azure Local Cluster Rebuild Service beginning

August 18, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 for a maximum not to exceed

$50,875.00; and

b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project

subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5), finding that the

actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as

purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational

or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect

physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Approved and authorized; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-40)

SHERIFF-CORONER OFFICE

26-00713

Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s In-Car Video Systems

Technology Lifecycle Upgrade, as follows:

a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure in-car video equipment for the

Sheriff’s Office and approve the contract without a formal bid process and approve

COBAN Technologies, Inc. as the sole source vendor for the period ending June

30, 2031, for an amount of $693,503.00;

b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute this agreement with COBAN

Technologies, Inc. for the provision, installation, licensing, cloud storage, and

support of in-car video hardware and software systems for the Sheriff’s patrol

vehicles, effective August 18, 2026, through June 30, 2031; and

c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject

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

pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist

of governmental administrative and fiscal activities that will not result in direct or

indirect physical changes in the environment.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Authorized;

b) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and

c) 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-41)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00704

Approve the reappointment of R.W. “Hap” Ziegler to the Civil Service Commission,

term ending May 31, 2030, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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-42)

SUPERVISOR LEE

26-00751

Approve the reappointment of Nathan Bero to the Human Services Commission,

term ending June 30, 2029, First District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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-43)

SUPERVISOR CAPPS

26-00733

Approve the appointment of Jenny Thompson to the Behavioral Wellness

Commission, term ending January 1, 2027, Second District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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-44)

A-45)

A-46)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

26-00706

Approve the reappointment of Kimberly Kimmerman to the Human Services

Commission, term ending June 30, 2029, Third District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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:

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

26-00707

Approve the reappointment of Judith Dale to the Library Advisory Committee, term

ending June 30, 2027, Third District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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:

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

26-00708

Approve the appointment of Jose Juan Ibarra to the Parks Commission, term

ending January 1, 2027, Third District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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-47)

A-48)

A-49)

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

26-00709

Approve the appointment of Chip Wullbrandt to the County Riding and Hiking Trails

Advisory Committee, open term, Third District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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:

SUPERVISOR HARTMANN

26-00711

Approve the appointment of Alexis Otero to the Human Services Commission, term

ending June 30, 2029, Third District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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:

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

26-00718

Approve the appointment of Carol Koch to the Arts Commission, term ending June

30, 2029, Fifth District.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, 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-50)

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Coastal Resources

26-00743

Mitigation Fund Santa Ynez Unit Mid-cycle Fee Reassessment for the Santa Ynez

Unit, as follows:

(Set a hearing for September 1, 2026. Time estimate: 1 hour)

a) Consider and approve the reassessment of the Santa Ynez Unit Coastal

Resources Mitigation Fund fees for 2025 - 2027;

b) Consider and approve the revised allocation amount for the Coastal Resources

Mitigation Fund 2026 - 2027 grant solicitation cycle;

c) Amend the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Guidelines for the purposes of

documenting the Santa Ynez Unit Mid-cycle Fee Reassessment; and

d) Determine that approving fee reassessments, updating available amounts for the

grant solicitation cycle, and updating the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund

Guidelines are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (5).

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows:

September 1, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 1 HR.). The motion

carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

A-51)

SUPERVISOR LAVAGNINO

26-00753

Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the adoption of an Ordinance

Amending Chapter 23 of the County Code to Regulate Possession of Catalytic

Converters, as follows:

(Set a hearing for September 22, 2026. Time estimate: 10 min.)

a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance adding Chapter 23,

Article VI, Sections 23-38 through 23-41 to the Santa Barbara County Ordinance

Code regulating possession of catalytic converters;

b) Read the title, “An Ordinance of the County of Santa Barbara adding Chapter 23,

Article VI, Sections 23-38 through 23-41 to the Santa Barbara County Ordinance

Code Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters” and waive further reading of

the Ordinance; and

c) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda of October 6, 2026 to consider the

adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance, as follows:

i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of “An Ordinance of the County of Santa

Barbara adding Chapter 23, Article VI, Sections 23-38 through 23-41 to the Santa

Barbara County Ordinance Code Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters”;

and

ii) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of

the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the

environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Lee, that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows:

September 22, 2026 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 10 MINS.). The

motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

26-00002

Public Comment Period

THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS

WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF

SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO

THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC

COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368)

(26-00002)

WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL

ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE.

Re: Expressed concern regarding the impact of non-native European

honeybees on local ecosystems; and requested the County to

consider adoption of a Bee Ordinance - Fred Razo addressed the

Board

Re: Expressed concern regarding the provision of psychiatric care

within the Santa Barbara County Jail, and requested that inmates be

transferred to Behavioral Wellness beds - Gina Quiroz addressed the

Board

Recessed to Closed Session

Closed Session

26-00755

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)

County of Santa Barbara v. S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC; Orange County

Superior Court Case Number 30-2022-01274057-CU-BC-CJC.

County of Santa Barbara v. Rosser International, Inc.; Orange County Superior

Court Case Number 30-2021-01180189-CU-BC-CJC.

Sable Offshore Corp., et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., U.S. District Court,

Central District of California, Case Number 2:25cv04165.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)

Employee organizations: Engineers and Technicians Association; and Santa

Barbara and Service Employees International Union, Local 620. Agency-designated

representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources

Director Kristine Schmidt.

Report from Closed Session

No reportable action taken.

Departmental Agenda

Planning Items and Public Hearings

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

26-00730

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the State Budget for Fiscal Year

(FY) 2026-2027 Summary and County Impacts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)

a) Receive and file a report on the state budget for FY 2026-2027 and potential

future impacts to the County’s budget; and

b) Find that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)ꢀpursuant toꢀCEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)

(5) as it involves organizational and administrative activities of government that will

not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.ꢀꢀ

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

HEARING TIME: 10:43 AM - 11:06 AM (23 MIN.)

Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing.

A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by

Supervisor Capps, that this matter be acted on as follows:

a) Received and filed; and

b) Approved.

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

26-00744

HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Hagfors Rezone Project,

Case No. 25RZN-00003, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)

a) Make the required findings for approval of the Rezone ordinance, consisting of a

Zoning Map Amendment (Case No. 25RZN-00003) and California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) findings, as specified in Findings for Approval;

b) Determine that the proposed project, Case No. 25RZN-00003, has been

adequately reviewed for compliance with the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA

Guidelines Section 15183 [Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or

Zoning]/Public Resources Code Section 21083.3, and that no further environmental

review is required because the project is consistent with the adopted Santa Ynez

Valley Community Plan (SYVCP) and does not result in impacts beyond those

analyzed in the SYVCP Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (08EIR-00000-00004).

Further, find that, pursuant to Public Resources Code 21083.3, the proposed

rezoning action is consistent with the community plan and is therefore subject to

exemption from CEQA; and

c) Adopt an Ordinance to approve a Rezone (Case No. 25RZN-00003) amending

the Santa Barbara County Zoning Map of the County Land Use and Development

Code to change Assessor Parcel Number 143-254-002 from Retail Commercial

(C-2) to General Commercial (C-3).

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

HEARING TIME: 11:07 AM - 11:18 AM (11 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) Adopted the required findings for approval of the Rezone

Ordinance, consisting of a Zoning Map Amendment (Case No.

25RZN-00003) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

findings, as specified in the Findings for Approval;

b) Approved; and

c) Adopted.

ORDINANCE NO. 5298

The motion carried by the following vote:

5 - Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann,

Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino

Ayes:

Adjourned at 12:11 PM

Adjourned to

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building

Board Hearing Room

511 East Lakeside Parkway

Santa Maria

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TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.

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