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July 15, 2025 ·9:00 AM Approved

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  1. 1 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation as well as remote participation until further notice. Board members and the public may participate from the County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara or the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria. The following methods of participation are available to the public: 1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways: - Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20; - Online at: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and - YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available) - YouTube (Spanish) at: <https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol> 2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available: - Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use). - Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the Board meeting in-person at the locations noted above. - Attend the Meeting by Zoom - Individuals wishing to provide public comment remotely during the Board meeting can do so via Zoom by clicking the below link to register in advance. Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the viewing methods outlined above. Register for Public Comment in advance for this meeting: <https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_NvsVWardR4CWhfTlayZfRA> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows: 1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting. 2. You will be placed on mute until it is your turn to speak. You will be able to hear the Board meeting live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound interference. 3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6. 4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair. 5. When your time is up or you have concluded your comments, please hang up or log out. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240. 25-00428
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  3. 3 Board Meeting Procedures
  4. 4 Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
  5. 5 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
  6. 6 Closed Session
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  9. 8 Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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  11. 10 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session ▶ jump to 0:41
  12. 11 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:56
  13. 12 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:08
  14. 13 Approval of Minutes of the July 1, 2025 Meeting Approve the Minutes Pass ▶ jump to 1:42
  15. 14 County Executive Officer's Report ▶ jump to 1:53
  16. 15 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. Swearing-In for New County Fire Chief Garrett Huff 25-00001
  17. 16 Administrative Agenda ▶ jump to 13:36
  18. 17 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.
  19. 18 ADDENDUM
  20. 19 Resolutions to be Presented
  21. 20 Item A-1) on the Administrative Agenda is amended, as follows:
  22. A-1) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of July 20, 2025 through July 26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week in Santa Barbara County. 25-00618 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 14:20
  23. A-2) Adopt a Resolution recognizing AmeriCorps’ National Service and expressing full support for continued investment in local service initiatives for Santa Barbara County. 25-00640 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 24:56
  24. A-3) Adopt a Resolution honoring Growing Grounds 25th Anniversary and proclaiming the month of July 2025 as Growing Grounds Month in Santa Barbara County. 25-00617 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 34:28
  25. A-4) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of August 3, 2025 through August 9, 2025 as National Health Center Week in Santa Barbara County. 25-00645 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 43:12
  26. A-5) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of July 2025 as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month in Santa Barbara County. 25-00638 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 48:09
  27. A-6) Adopt a Resolution recognizing Elvia Lopez for her over 29 years of Service in Santa Barbara County. 25-00646 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 51:17
  28. 27 Honorary Resolutions
  29. A-7) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming July 4, 2025 as Filipino-American Friendship Day in Santa Barbara County. 25-00662 Adopted Pass
  30. 29 Administrative Items
  31. A-8) Consider recommendations regarding 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 (FY) ended June 30, 2025 (FY 2024-2025) which require a majority approval vote (3/5) from the Board of Supervisors; b) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for County funds for the FY ended June 30, 2025 (FY 2024-2025) which require 4/5 approval vote from the Board of Supervisors; and c) 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. 25-00644 Acted on as follows: Pass
  32. A-9) Consider recommendations regarding a Plan of Cooperation between Child Support Services and Superior Court, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of Child Support Services to execute the Plan of Cooperation with the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County, which delineates child support program responsibilities between Child Support Services and Superior Court; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), because the actions consist of administrative activities of the County that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00653 Acted on as follows: Pass
  33. A-10) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, LLC, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Ballot Print and Mail Services Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company, to provide ballot printing and mailing services and products, for a term ending June 30, 2026, and an amount not to exceed $680,000.00; and b) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because the actions consist of organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00637 Acted on as follows: Pass
  34. A-11) Consider recommendations regarding a fee waiver request for the use of the Courthouse Sunken Gardens for the Old Spanish Days’ Fiesta Celebration from July 26, 2025 - August 3, 2025, First District, as follows: a) Pursuant to Santa Barbara County Code Section 26-5, authorize the Community Services Director to waive site use, set up, and break down fees for use of the Historic Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens by Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, for the Fiesta Celebration from July 26, 2025 to August 3, 2025 (Total of 9 Calendar Days), in the amount of $6,600.00; b) Request that the Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. publicly acknowledge the County’s assistance in making the facilities available for the event; c) Authorize the Community Service Director to approve fee waivers for the next three Old Spanish Days events, through August 2028, given there is no substantial change to the event format; and d) Determine that the above recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15323, which consists of the normal operations of existing facilities for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed where there is a part history of the facility being used for the same or similar kind of purpose. 25-00629 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  36. A-12) Consider recommendations regarding Agreements with the Immigrant Legal Defense Center, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair, pursuant to the Human Services Commission (HSC) funding recommendations approved by the Board on May 13, 2025, to execute an Agreement in the amount of $105,000.00 between the county and the Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center (ILDC) for Immigrant Youth Legal and Support Services (HSGF Agreement); b) Approve and authorize the Chair, pursuant to the budget actions by the Board on June 17, 2025, to execute an Agreement in the amount of $240,000.00 between the county and ILDC for Mental Health Services (CGF Agreement); c) Authorize the Director of the County’s Community Services Department to approve and execute amendments to the HSGF Agreement and CGF Agreement to make changes to the budgets attached thereto, provided that: i) Such changes shall be limited to revisions to the amounts in each budget line item or addition of new Budget line items pertinent to the Scope of Services; ii) Such changes shall not increase the Maximum Contract Amount; and iii) The budget as amended shall only reflect expenditures that are eligible under the applicable Agreement; and d) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of projects that are subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are not projects as they 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 impact on the environment. 25-00429 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 62:40
  37. A-13) Consider recommendations regarding accepting the donation of ten artworks for the county collection, as follows: a) Accept the donation of a painting by artist Herbert Bayer from Susan R. Rose; b) Accept the donation of a collection of eight lithographs by Margaret Hiroko Eejima from Mary Heebner; c) Accept the donation of an oil pastel painting by Marge Dunlap from Mary Heebner; and d) 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. 25-00647 Acted on as follows: Pass
  38. A-14) Consider recommendations regarding a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement between the county and Good Samaritan Shelter for the Hedges House of Hope Rehabilitation Project, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair, pursuant to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan approved by the Board on May 13, 2025, to execute a CDBG Capital Subrecipient Agreement between the county and Good Samaritan Shelter for the Hedges House of Hope Rehabilitation Project; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is not a project as it is 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 impact on the environment. 25-00626 Acted on as follows: Pass
  39. A-15) Consider recommendations regarding a Legal Services Revenue Agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 with the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a revenue Agreement to provide legal services between the County of Santa Barbara and BEACON with a period of performance from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for a projected revenue up to $15,000.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of government administrative and fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00620 Acted on as follows: Pass
  40. A-16) Consider recommendations regarding proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest code of the Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency 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. 25-00622 Acted on as follows: Pass
  41. A-17) Consider recommendations regarding proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest code of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District 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. 25-00623 Acted on as follows: Pass
  42. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest code of the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District 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. 25-00624 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 64:44
  43. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code of the Carpinteria Valley Water District, as follows: a) Approve the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest code of the Carpinteria Valley Water District 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. 25-00643 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  45. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding appointments to the Cachuma Resource Conservation District Board of Directors, as follows: a) Consider the reappointments of Directors to the Cachuma Resource Conservation District pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 9314 and 9316, as follows: i) Reappoint Gary Cavaletto, Jim Stollberg, and Paul Van Leer to the Cachuma Resource Conservation District Board to serve four-year terms, with their terms expiring on November 29, 2028; and b) Determine that the reappointments of a Director to the Board of Directors of the Cachuma Resource Conservation District 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 of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00625 Acted on as follows: Pass
  46. A-21) Consider recommendations regarding updates to the Delegation of Authority to Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Activation of ReadySBC Alerts and access and use of Emergency Zone Mapping Solution, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the OEM Director or designee to execute an updated MOA in a form substantially similar to the Agreement with all agencies and County departments who are or will use OEM’s instance of Genasys EVAC or utilize the County’s support of emergency alerts, subject to review and concurrence of County Counsel and County Risk; and b) Determine that the activity is not a “project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA guideline section 15378(b)(4), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00642 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  48. 47 ADDENDUM
  49. 48 Item A-22) on the Administrative Agenda is amended, as follows:
  50. A-22) Consider recommendations regarding the appointments of Community Members to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of Joanna Gerber as a regular Community Member (eighth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; b) Approve the reappointment of Susan Walsh as a regular Community Member (ninth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; c) Approve the appointment of Emanuel Perez as a Community Alternate (twelfth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 15, 2025, through June 30, 2027; d) Approve the appointment of Karrmen Rodriguez as a Community Alternate (thirteenth member) to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of starting July 15, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and e) 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 administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00628 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  52. A-23) Consider recommendations regarding reappointments of County Members to the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County, as follows: a) Approve the reappointment of the following individuals as regular County Members of the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; i) Daniel Nielson, Director of the Social Services Department; ii) Antonette Navarro, Director of the Behavioral Wellness Department; and iii) Mouhanad Hammami, Director of the County Health Department; b) Approve the reappointment of Holly Benton, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Department, as an alternate County Member of the First 5 Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County for a term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; 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 administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00627 Acted on as follows: Pass
  53. A-24) Consider recommendations regarding a second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Nacht and Lewis Architects, Inc., Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (BC21261) with Nacht and Lewis Architects, Inc. to: (i) add an assessment of maintaining specific operations in the Northwest area of the Main Jail to the scope of services; and (ii) increase the maximum compensation under the Agreement from $2,007,539.00 to $2,129,659.00 (a total increase of $122,120.00); and b) Find that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative and fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00661 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 69:30
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  55. A-25) Consider recommendations regarding a Summary Vacation and Disposition of Unused Portions of Golden Gate Avenue, Colby and Shelby Streets, County Fee Owned Right of Ways in the Community of Summerland (RP Folio Numbers 004039, 004040 and 004041), First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the original and certified copy and authorize staff to record the Resolutions, Findings, and Summary Orders to Vacate, thereby abandoning unused vehicular portions of Golden Gate Avenue, Shelby Street and Colby Street, County Fee Owned Right of Ways in Community of Summerland; b) Adopt the following four (4) Resolutions: i) Adopt Resolution for Area 1 approximately 4,589 square feet to Assessor’s Parcel No (APN) 005-201-012 (2545 Golden Gate Avenue); ii) Adopt Resolution for Area 2 approximately 1,775 square feet to APN 005-201-012 (2545 Golden Gate Avenue); iii) Adopt Resolution for Area 3 approximately 2,906 square feet to APN 005-202-005 (2542 Banner Avenue); and iv) Adopt Resolution for Area 4 approximately 2,902 square feet to APN 005-204-044 (2554 Banner Avenue); c) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services Department or designee to execute any and all other documents required or deemed necessary to enter into and execute sale agreements between the County of Santa Barbara (COUNTY), as Seller, and Phyllis Ann Noble, Michael Brinkenhoff Trustee of the Brinkenhoff Family Revocable Trust Dated October 28, 1994, and David E. Lafitte & Dawn T. Lafitte as Buyers, to purchase parcels totaling approximately 0.271-acres in the Community of Summerland; d) Direct the County Surveyor to issue a Certificate of Compliance on a parcel consisting of approximately 0.147-acres to APN 005-201-012, 0.057-acres to APN 005-202-005 and 0.067-acres to APN 005-204-044, all approximate acreage is in the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Barbara, in Community of Summerland being a portions of a Golden Gate Avenue, Shelby Street and Colby Street, County Fee Owned Right of Ways; and e) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), no possibility of an Environmental Impact, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. 25-00621 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 75:51
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  57. A-26) Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSAs), as follows: a) Approve, ratify and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer the annual MSAs with the contractors, and in the amounts, set forth in the Master Service Agreement Listing July 15, 2025 for the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work attached as Exhibit A to each such MSA; and b) Determine that the above action is not a “project” and is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because it is an organization or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. 25-00634 Acted on as follows: Pass
  58. A-27) Consider recommendations regarding the Hedges House of Hope Kitchen Renovation, Project No. 20060 and No. 24057 Construction Contract Amendment No. 2, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to Board Contract No. 22284 with Quincon, Inc. for the Hedges House of Hope Kitchen Renovation, County Project No. 20060 and No. 24057 in the Second District, including the Change Orders reflecting the Base Contract Amount of $1,425,728.00, and an amended Contingency Amount of $588,718.31 (expended pursuant to all Change Orders and Proposed Change Orders under the Agreement, as reflected in Exhibits E and F to the Agreement as amended by the Amendment), for an amended Maximum Aggregate Contract Amount of $2,014,446.31, and extending the Term of the Agreement through July 31, 2025; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010389 to establish appropriations of $55,000.00 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; and c) Find that this project continues to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 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, and includes (d) Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide, or flood and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was approved by the Board on May 16, 2023 and filed. 25-00641 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  60. A-28) Consider recommendations regarding summary vacation of unused portion of county road easement and right-of-way (ROW) adjacent to 4880 Bethany Lane, Santa Maria, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve, adopt, and authorize staff to record a Resolution, Findings, and Summary Order to Vacate, thereby abandoning an unused approximate 30’ x 130’ County Road Easement and ROW for ingress and egress on Bethany Lane located to the south of 4880 Bethany Lane, being that portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 103-730-013 in the City of Santa Maria; and b) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from environmental review by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), No Possibility of Significant Effect. 25-00630 Acted on as follows: Pass
  61. A-29) Consider recommendations regarding a Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) Communication Tower Construction Contract for the White Hills Site, Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications for the White Hills PSRN Project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office, County Project No. 23039; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement for the White Hills PSRN Construction Project in the amount of $815,450.00, with Normile Construction, Incorporated, the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the Project; c) Authorize the Director of General Services or the Director of the Information Technology Department, or their Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief designees, to execute change orders to the Agreement in the aggregate amount not to exceed $53,272.50, as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and d) Find that the project continues 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 of 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 to be performed under the Agreements that is not covered by the Notice of Exemption previously filed on July 14, 2021. 25-00649 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  63. A-30) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Construction Agreement for the Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) La Cumbre Communication Tower, County Project No. 22039, as follows: a) Ratify, approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Board Contract No. 23240 with GrayDS Inc. for the construction of the PSRN La Cumbre Communication Tower Project (Project) increasing the Contingency Amount from $35,519.20.00 to $117,161.87, for an amended aggregate Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $542,026.73, and extending the Term for an amended Term of a total of 722 calendar days, expiring June 30, 2026; and b) Determine that the Project continues to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 which consists of the repair or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(b) which consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient landscaping, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was approved by the Board on July 13, 2021 and filed. 25-00652 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  65. A-31) Consider recommendations regarding the Gaviota Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) Construction Agreement, Third District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Gaviota PSRN Project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office, County Project No. 23039; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement for the Gaviota PSRN Construction Project in the amount of $405,918.00, with Jitney Company, Inc., 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 $32,795.90, as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and d) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following CEQA guidelines sections: 15301, as the actions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; 15302, as the actions consist of 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 14, 2021. 25-00657 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  67. A-32) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), Inc., as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment (First Amendment) to the Agreement with Esri (BC22801) by amending Appendix A-Products and Deployment Schedule, and Appendix B-EA Fee Schedule, and to increase the Maximum Agreement Amount to $1,416,920.00; b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to exercise the option for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 of the Agreement; and c) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00632 Acted on as follows: Pass
  68. A-33) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Technologent, Inc., for the purchase of County Dell Isilon file server infrastructure, warranty, support, and implementation services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Technologent, Inc. for the procurement of server hardware and implementation services beginning July 15, 2025, through July 14, 2030, for a base contract amount of $449,042.94; b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to Amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement for up to an aggregate of six (6) additional months; c) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or his designee to order additional products, deliverables, and services, at the rates specified for such products, deliverables and services in the Agreement, and to approve funding to account for additional sales tax under the Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $44,904.29; and d) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00633 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  70. A-34) Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for services for independent contractor for inspections for the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a professional services Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and 4LEAF, Inc. to provide substandard housing inspection services for the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program (Pilot Program), commencing on July 16, 2025, to June 13, 2026, for a base Agreement amount not to exceed $535,600.00 plus a 5 percent contingency fund of $26,780.00; b) Approve and Authorize the Planning and Development (P&D) Director, or designee, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time to: i) Approve changes or additions to the Agreement up to the contingency amount of $26,780.00 for services or reimbursements that may be needed; and ii) Make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 35 of the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010522 to establish appropriations of $600,000.00 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; and d) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00423 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  72. A-35) Consider recommendations regarding a Report on Case No. 25EMP-00002: Emergency Permit to repair damaged foundations of an existing dwelling at 1546 Miramar Beach Drive in the Montecito Community Plan area, First District, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 25EMP-00002, approved by the Director of Planning and Development on April 11, 2025, which authorized the repair of a damaged foundation of an existing single-family dwelling located at 1546 Miramar Beach Drive in the Montecito Community Plan area; and b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it is an administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00619 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  75. A-36) Consider recommendations regarding a report on the Camino Ruiz LLC Emergency Permit, Case No. 24EMP-00014, 4621 Via Roblada, Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan Area, Second District, as follows: a) Receive and file a report on Emergency Permit Case No. 24EMP-00014, approved by Planning and Development on December 20, 2024, which authorized the demolition and removal of water damaged components of a second-story balcony, and work to protect the residence from further damage from the elements; and b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it is an administrative government activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00631 Acted on as follows: Pass
  76. A-37) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Quinn Company to perform a Certified Machine Rebuild (CMR) of a Caterpillar scraper (Serial No. 0DFJ00362), Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a service agreement with Quinn Company to perform a CMR of a Caterpillar wheel tractor-scraper (Serial No. 0DFJ00362), in the amount of $871,022.43; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve contingency work by Quinn Company in an amount not to exceed $87,102.24 for any changes that may be required to the scope of work to complete this CMR; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010503 increasing appropriations in the amount of $958,200.00 in Public Works Resource Recovery and Waste Management Enterprise Fund for the CMR, to rebuild a Caterpillar wheel tractor-scraper (Serial No. 0DFJ00362); and d) 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)(2), finding that the actions are continuing administrative and maintenance activities. 25-00651 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  79. A-38) Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with MNS Engineers, Inc., Third District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Board Contract No. BC23292 for Services of Independent Contractor with MNS Engineers, Inc., extending the term from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2026; 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. 25-00650 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  81. A-39) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with SWT Engineering, Inc., Third District, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to Board Contract (BC) No. 23180 for Services of Independent Contractor with SWT Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $188,746.00 for additional civil engineering services associated with the Tajiguas Landfill, for a total amount not to exceed $710,177.00, and extend the agreement for one year to June 30, 2026; and b) 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 recommended action is within the scope of the prior environmental review documents for the Tajiguas Landfill including the Tajiguas Landfill Expansion Project 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 action. 25-00654 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  84. A-40) Consider recommendations regarding a request for waiver on competition in purchase of CEMTEK Maintenance Parts and Services for the ReSource Center; Third District, as follows: a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure maintenance services and replacement parts from CEMTEK Environmental, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 annually, without being required to conduct a formal bid process through June 30, 2030; 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)(2), finding that the actions are continuing administrative and maintenance activities. 25-00656 Acted on as follows: Pass
  85. A-41) Consider recommendations regarding the Flood Benefit Assessment Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Make a determination upon each assessment described in the report filed by the Board at the June 24, 2025 meeting and direct staff to record the report; b) Adopt the Resolution confirming Flood Control Benefit Assessment for FY 2025-2026 and direct staff to record the Resolution; c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3150, the Flood Control Benefit Assessment Ordinance, Relating to Benefit Assessments for Flood Control Services Imposing Flood Control Benefit Assessments for FY 2025-2026 (Ordinance introduced on June 24, 2025); and d) Find that the assessment revenue will be used for meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, meeting financial reserve needs and requirements and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas; and that the recalculation and imposition of the annual Flood Control Benefit Assessment are therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(1, 2, 3, and 4); and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of the Board. 25-00471 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  88. A-42) Consider recommendations regarding the Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve the FY 2025-2026 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan, including the individual maintenance projects described in the Plan; and b) For the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): i) Find that the FY 2025-2026 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan is within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program [01-EIR-01; State Clearinghouse No. 2001031043] and subsequent annual addenda which adequately describe this activity for the purposes of the CEQA; ii) Find that pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15168(c)(2) and 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the Board of Directors in November 2001, and subsequent annual addenda, that no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration is required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which require major revisions of the PEIR; and iii) no new information of substantial importance concerning the project’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the PEIR was certified, has been received; iii) Find that the proposed actions described in the Exempt Facilities Section of the FY 2025-2026 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan are for the operation and maintenance of existing public structures, facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists and that the proposed actions are therefore exempt from CEQA pursuant to the State’s CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and direct the Clerk of the Board to file the CEQA Notice of Exemption for each exempt facility project described in the FY 2025-2026 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan; iv) Determine that the addenda to the previously certified PEIR (01-EIR-01) contained within the FY 2025-2026 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan have been completed in compliance with CEQA and adopt the mitigation measures included for each project as the Mitigation and Monitoring Plan pursuant to the State’s CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 (c)(3); and v) Approve and adopt the CEQA Findings included in the FY 2025-2026 Annual Routine Maintenance Plan. 25-00658 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 89:23
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  90. A-43) Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District, Sewer Collection System Management Plan; Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approve the Laguna County Sanitation District Sewer System Management Plan, dated 2025, and certify that the plan and program are in compliance with State Water Resources Control Board Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems; 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. 25-00655 Acted on as follows: Pass
  91. A-44) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with the Foundation for California Community Colleges for National Farmworker Jobs Program Career Catalyst Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Foundation for California Community Colleges to provide employer of record services (Career Catalyst Services) for the National Farmworker Jobs Program for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,221,655 for the period of July 15, 2025 through September 30, 2028; b) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee, to extend the Agreement with Foundation for California Community Colleges to provide employer of records services (Career Catalyst Services) for the National Farmworker Jobs Program 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 and concurrence from Auditor-Controller; c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to reallocate the budgeted line items of the Agreement without exceeding the total contract amount; d) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to accept additional funds and extend the term of the Agreement subject to concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller; 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. 25-00635 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  93. A-45) Consider recommendations regarding approval of the Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging 2025-2030, as follows: a) Approve the Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging, 2025-2030, a community-driven strategic plan aimed at transforming the experience of aging and living with disabilities in Santa Barbara County; b) Authorize Supervisors Joan Hartmann and Roy Lee, Co-chairs of the Santa Barbara County Adult and Aging Network, to guide the implementation of the local Master Plan; and c) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00636 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 100:15
  94. A-46) Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County dba CommUnify for 211 Helpline Service, as follows: a) Approve, and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County dba CommUnify, a local vendor, to provide the 211 Helpline Service and Disaster Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for a total contract amount not to exceed $249,808.00 for the period from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and b) 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. 25-00648 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  96. A-47) Consider recommendations regarding Santa Barbara Community College District, Election of 2024, Series 2025A General Obligation Bonds, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Santa Barbara Community College District to issue and sell bonds directly, in accordance with Education Code section 15140(b), in an amount not to exceed $80,000,000.00; and b) Determine that the above action involves 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 potentially significant impact on the environment, and therefore it is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00639 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  99. A-48) Approve the appointment of Christina Mendoza to the Human Services Commission, term ending May 8, 2028, Second District. 25-00659 Approved Pass
  100. A-49) Approve the appointment of Tony Bedolla to the Civil Service Commission, term ending May 31, 2027, Fifth District. 25-00660 Approved Pass
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  102. A-50) Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding Chapter 50 of the County Code - Licensing of Cannabis Operations, as follows: (Set a hearing for August 19, 2025. Time estimate: 20 minutes) a) Consider the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 to the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Cannabis Operations to reduce the cultivation acreage caps in the Carpinteria Agricultural Overlay (Carpinteria Overlay) and Unincorporated area outside of the Carpinteria Overlay (Unincorporated area); b) Read the title and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; c) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of August 26, 2025, to consider recommendations, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 to the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Commercial Cannabis Operations to reduce the cultivation acreage caps in the Carpinteria Overlay and Unincorporated area; and b) Determine for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that: i) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c), these actions are within the scope of the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program, and the Cannabis Land Use Ordinance and Licensing Program Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (17EIR-00000-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2017071016) adequately describes this activity for the purposes of CEQA; and ii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a), after considering the PEIR certified by the Board of Supervisors on February 6, 2018, that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required because: i) no substantial changes are proposed which require major revisions of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; ii) no substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the ordinance is undertaken which require major revisions of the PEIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; and iii) no new information of substantial importance concerning the ordinance’s significant effects or mitigation measures, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time that the PEIR was certified, has been received that shows any of the elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3) apply. 25-00425 Set for a hearing, as follows: Pass
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  104. A-51) Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Bidwell Appeal of the County Planning Commission’s approval of the Mariposa Investment Trust Ag Water Well Project, Case No. 24APL-00006 and 22CDP-00000-00035, which consists of an appeal of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to allow for the construction of an agricultural water well and the validation of unpermitted grading for site improvements, located at 4295 Mariposa Dr. (Assessor Parcel No.: 063- 172-004), Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan Area, Second District, as follows: (Set a hearing for August 19, 2025. Time estimate: 1 hour) a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 24APL-00006; b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00035, as including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 and 15305; and d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case No. 22CDP-00000-00035 subject to the conditions of approval. 25-00424 Set for a hearing, as follows: Pass
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  109. 97 Item A-52) is added to the Administrative Agenda, as follows:
  110. A-52) Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Social Services Department Fiscal Year End Budget Revisions to address shortfall, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Affirm, ratify and approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010680: i) To increase appropriations of $655,200.00 in General County Programs, General Fund for Other Financing Uses funded by a release of Committed Program Stabilization Fund Balance and transfer the funds to the Social Services Department by increasing appropriations of $655,200.00 in Social Services Department, Social Services Fund for Other Financing Sources funded by an operating transfer from General County Programs, General Fund; ii) To establish appropriations of $469,100.00 in Social Services Department, Social Services Fund to increase Residual Fund Balance funded by a decrease to Restricted Fund Balance at fiscal year-end; and iii) To establish appropriations of $154,700.00 in Social Services Department, Social Services Fund to increase Residual Fund Balance funded by a decrease to Committed Fund Balance at fiscal year-end; b) Affirm, ratify and approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010687 to increase appropriations of $304,800.00 in General County Programs, General Fund for Other Financing Uses funded by release of Committed Program Stabilization fund balance; and decrease budgeted revenues of $304,800.00 in the Social Services Department, SB In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority Fund in Intergovernmental Revenue-State offset by an operating transfer from the General Fund; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00665 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 146:30
  111. 99 Approval of Administrative Agenda
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  114. 101 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. 25-00002 ▶ jump to 393:47
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  118. 104 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: All bargaining units, unrepresented employees, managers, and executives. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Significant exposure to civil litigation: 2 cases. Ruben Lopez Salazar and Nadia Medina submitted claims for more than $10,000, as attached to this Agenda item. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 2 cases. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Sable Offshore Corp., Pacific Pipeline Company, Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company, ExxonMobil Corporation, Mobil Pacific Pipeline Company, and ExxonMobil Pipeline Company v. County of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case Number 2:25-cv-04165. 25-00663
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  121. 107 Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings
  122. 108 Department requests continuance of Departmental Item No. 1) to 8/26/2025
  123. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a proposed update and amendment of the Open Space Element of the County Comprehensive Plan and options regarding the scope of the proposed update, as follows: a) Receive and file a report from the Planning and Development Department regarding a proposed update and amendment of the Open Space Element of the County Comprehensive Plan and options regarding the scope of the proposed update; b) Provide direction to staff regarding the scope of the update; and c) Determine that the 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 administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO 8/26/2025 25-00422 Continued Pass ▶ jump to 14:00
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  125. 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Case Nos. 25GPA-00002, 25ORD-00003, 25ORD-00004, 25RZN-00001, and 25RZN-00002 to approve the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay Ordinance Amendments Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.) a) Receive, file, and issue a report that describes the measures taken to alleviate the conditions which led to the extension of the Senior Mobile Home Park Interim Urgency Ordinance, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d); b) Make the required findings for approval, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine that Case Nos. 25GPA-00002, 25ORD-00003, 25ORD-00004, 25RZN-0001, and 25RZN-00002 are exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15265; d) Approve the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay Ordinance Amendments Project by taking the following actions: i) Adopt a Resolution amending the maps of the Land Use Element (Case No. 25GPA-00002), including land use designation changes for certain parcels, as applicable, of the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan; ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code (Case No. 25ORD-00003), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to add the Senior Mobile Home Park overlay zone and the Mobile Home Park overlay zone; iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Case No. 25ORD-00004) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code to add the Senior Mobile Home Park overlay zone and the Mobile Home Park overlay zone; iv) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code (Case No. 25RZN-00001), to amend the Summerland Community Plan Zoning Overlay Map by adding a new Mobile Home Park overlay zone; and v) Adopt an Ordinance amending the Santa Barbara County Land Use and Development Code (Case No. 25RZN-00002), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to amend the county zoning map by adding a new Senior Mobile Home Park overlay zone and a new Mobile Home Park overlay zone and rezoning certain parcels; e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing submittal of the Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay Ordinance Amendments Project to the California Coastal Commission for certification as an amendment to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; f) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: 25-00427 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 424:20
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  127. 3) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Orcutt and Providence Landing Community Facilities Districts Special Tax Levy, as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan); b) Adopt a Resolution Levying Special Taxes within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing); c) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Orcutt Community Plan) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2025-2026 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; d) Certify the list of all parcels within the County of Santa Barbara Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 (Providence Landing) subject to the special tax levy including the amount of the tax to be levied on each parcel for FY 2025-2026 and direct the Clerk of the Board or other designated official to file with the County Auditor the certified list; and e) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 25-00582 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 430:25
  128. 4) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Library Special Tax Rate for County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 (greater Goleta), as follows: (EST. TIME: 10 MIN.) a) Adopt the Resolution that confirms the Report and adjusts the FY 2025-2026 Library Special Tax Rate in CSA No. 3 by 3.30%; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because the actions consist of organizational or administrative actions that will have no direct physical impact on the environment and the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 25-00579 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 432:32
  129. 5) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Floodplain Administrator’s recommendation to supplement special flood hazard areas in County Code Chapter 15A with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Associated Preliminary Products for Santa Barbara County, First and Third Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) Acting jointly as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Consider and approve the recommendation of the Floodplain Administrator to supplement the areas of special flood hazards identified in County Code Chapter 15A with FEMA’s Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Associated Preliminary Products, with a preliminary issue date of March 26, 2024, and revision date of May 15, 2025, for portions of Santa Barbara County; b) Rescind the use of the FEMA’s Interim Advisory Flood Maps for Santa Barbara County, added on June 19, 2018, in lieu of FEMA’s Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated March 26, 2024, and revised on May 15, 2025; and c) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County, which 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). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 25-00426 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 446:25
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  131. 6) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year End Budget Revisions to address shortfall, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Affirm, ratify and approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010504 to establish appropriations of $1,767,200.00 in Sheriff’s Office General Fund for Salaries and Benefits for Deputy Sheriff’s Association side letter salary costs in FY 2024-2025 funded by a transfer from General County Programs in the amount of $1,767,200.00; b) Affirm, ratify and approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010648 to establish appropriations of $2,400,000.00 in Sheriff’s Office General Fund for Salaries and Benefits for excess overtime costs in FY 2024-2025 funded by a transfer from General County Programs in the amount of $2,400,000.00; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 25-00664 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 508:20
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  133. 119 ADDENDUM
  134. 120 Departmental Item No. 7) is added to the Agenda, as follows:
  135. 7) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Discussion on Recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Activities in Santa Barbara County, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Receive a report on recent ICE activities in Santa Barbara County, including the federal operation near Carpinteria on July 10, 2025; b) Provide any direction, as appropriate; and c) Determine that these actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), the recommended actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00666 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 393:00
  136. 122 Adjourned at 7:32 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, August 19, 2025 ▶ jump to 513:08
  137. 123 County Administration Building Board Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor Santa Barbara
  138. 124 Challenges
  139. 125 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.
  140. 126 Announcements
  141. 127 The meeting of Tuesday, July 15, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
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