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June 3, 2025 ·9:00 AM Approved

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

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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_HQXs83cwTSavnN2hnTUiog> 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. 25-00477
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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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  8. 8 Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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  10. 10 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session ▶ jump to 1:00
  11. 11 Roll Call ▶ jump to 1:08
  12. 12 Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:21
  13. 13 Approval of Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Meeting Approve the Minutes Pass ▶ jump to 1:50
  14. 14 County Executive Officer's Report ▶ jump to 2:05
  15. 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
  16. 16 Administrative Agenda ▶ jump to 8:54
  17. 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.
  18. 18 Resolutions to be Presented
  19. A-1) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Yaneris Muñiz as the June 2025 Employee of the Month for Santa Barbara County. 25-00440 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 9:38
  20. A-2) Adopt a Resolution in recognition and appreciation of Celesta M. Billeci’s distinguished service to the University of California at Santa Barbara’s Arts and Lectures in Santa Barbara County. 25-00437 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 16:34
  21. A-3) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jody Thomas upon her retirement as Carpinteria City Librarian. 25-00461 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 22:23
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  23. 23 Administrative Items
  24. A-4) Consider recommendations regarding authorization for year end transfers and revisions of appropriations, as follows: a) Direct the Auditor-Controller to compile and record the transfers and revisions of appropriations necessary to close the County’s accounting records for all County Funds effective for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025; pending approval by your Board at the July 1, 2025 July 8, 2025 and July 15, 2025 meetings, as well as the August 19, 2025 meeting if necessary; 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. 25-00432 Acted on as follows: Pass
  25. A-5) Consider recommendations regarding the Auditor-Controller’s Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of March 31, 2025, as follows: a) Receive and file the Auditor-Controller's Report on the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Statement of Assets as of March 31, 2025; 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. 25-00448 Acted on as follows: Pass
  26. A-6) Receive and file the Pre-SAS 114 Letter for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 from Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation. 25-00449 Received and filed Pass
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  28. A-7) Consider recommendations regarding Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit, as follows: a) Accept the report of the Proposition 4/111 Appropriations Limit (GANN Initiative) as shown in Exhibits I, II, III, IV, and V; b) Adopt the following seven (7) resolutions: i) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 for the County of Santa Barbara; ii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 3; iii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 4; iv) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for Santa Barbara County Service Area No. 5; v) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District; vi) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for the Santa Barbara North County Lighting District; and vii) Adopt a Resolution establishing an appropriations limit for FY 2025-2026 for the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation Districts; c) Select the change in the California Per Capita Personal Income as the price factor in determining the FY 2025-2026 limit for the County of Santa Barbara and special districts, and ratify selections by recorded vote; and d) Select the total change in population within Santa Barbara County for the special districts and the total change in population within Santa Barbara County incorporated areas for the County of Santa Barbara, and ratify selections by recorded vote. Selecting these factors maximizes the FY 2025-2026 appropriations limits for each jurisdiction. 25-00452 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  30. A-8) Consider recommendations regarding Contractor on Payroll Services Agreement Renewals for Fred Berge, M.D., Muhammad Salman Ul Haq, M.D., and John Onssy Anis, M.D. for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll with Fred Berge, M.D. for the provision of psychiatric services for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $154,000.00; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll with Muhammad Salman Ul Haq, M.D. for the provision of medical support services for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $40,000.00; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Contractor on Payroll with John Onssy Anis, M.D. for the provision of medical support services for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $30,000.00; 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)(4) and (b)(5), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00430 Acted on as follows: Pass
  31. A-9) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board Contract No. 23-212) with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. for Alcohol and Drug Program Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (BC No. 23-212) with Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara, Inc. (a local vendor) to update certain standard terms and service codes in compliance with state and federal requirements and increase the contract amount by $211,500.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $9,347,900.00, with no change to the contract term of December 5, 2023, through June 30, 2027; 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)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00456 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  33. A-10) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Olive Crest for Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026 (Board Contract (BC) No. 24-016), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (BC No. 24-016) with Olive Crest (not a local vendor) to extend the term of the Agreement from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027; update certain standard terms in compliance with State and federal requirements; add seven Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) locations in Orange County and Riverside County, commencing June 3, 2025; and add $750,000.00 to the contract maximum for a revised total maximum contract amount not to exceed $2,250,000.00, inclusive of $750,000.00 per FY, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to change the staffing requirements per Exhibit A-6 all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisors’ approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; 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)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00431 Acted on as follows: Pass
  34. A-11) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People (SYVPHP) for Substance Use Prevention Services and Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Board Contract No. 23-063) with SYVPHP (a local vendor) to update certain standard terms and federal award identification information in compliance with state and federal requirements; terminate the current Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) PEI Services program (Exhibit A-2), ending December 31, 2024; add a revised MHSA PEI Services program (Exhibit A-2.a), commencing January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; update the Entity Budget by Program table (Exhibit B-2); and reduce the contract amount by $103,200.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,015,464.00, inclusive of $376,800.00 in Mental Health Services (MHS) funding ($120,000.00 for FY 2023-2024, $120,600.00 for FY 2024-2025, and $136,200.00 for FY 2025-2026), and $638,664.00 in Alcohol and Drug Program (ADP) funding ($159,666.00 per fiscal year for FY 2023-2027), with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; 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 the CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00454 Acted on as follows: Pass
  35. A-12) Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) for Substance Use Prevention Services and Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement of Services for Independent Contractor with CADA, (Board Contract No. 23-091), a California nonprofit (a local vendor), to update certain standard terms and conditions in compliance with state and federal requirements; terminate the Mental Health Services: Carpinteria Support, Treatment, Advocacy and Referral Team (START) Program (Exhibit A-6), ending June 21, 2025; to replace the Schedule of Codes within the Exhibit B-3-ADP; and to increase the total maximum contract amount by $216,300.00, for a revised total maximum contract amount of $15,318,750.00, inclusive of $15,126,350.00 in Alcohol and Drug Program funding ($3,606,650.00 for FY 2023-2024 and $3,839,900.00 per FY for FYs 2024-2027) and $192,400.00 in Mental Health funding for FY 2023-2024, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027; i) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness issuance of a Notice of Intent to Partially Terminate Agreement; ii) Approve and authorize the Director of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Partial Termination of the Agreement; and iii) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to take actions necessary for the wind-down the portion of the Agreement being terminated, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and b) 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)(4), finding that actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00455 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  37. A-13) Consider recommendations regarding the Manning Park Tennis Court Replacement, Project No. 8696, Award of Construction Contract; First District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the Manning Park Tennis Court Replacement, Project No. 8696; b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute, a contract in the amount of $565,656.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, JJ Fisher Construction, Inc., for the Project, subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the Project and as required by California law; c) Authorize the Director of Community Services to order changes or additions in the work being performed for the Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $40,782.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and d) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15302 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption. 25-00458 Acted on as follows: Pass
  38. A-14) Consider recommendations regarding a Ninth Amendment to the Agreement for Reimbursement of the Cost of a Bikeway across the Gaviota Terminal Company Property; Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the attached Ninth Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and Texaco Trading and Transportation, Inc. for and on behalf of Gaviota Terminal Company for Reimbursement of the Cost of a Bikeway (“Ninth Amendment”) to extend the term of the Agreement for one additional year until July 1, 2026; and b) Determine that the Board’s approval and execution of the Ninth Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), because of the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and there is no possibility that the approval of the Ninth Amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. 25-00459 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  40. A-15) Consider recommendations regarding a single source contract award for the purchase of a mobile home to replace the Jalama Beach ranger residence, as follows: a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 with Patriot Homes and waive the competitive bidding pursuant to Santa Barbara County Code section 2-39, subdivision (C); and b) Determine that the recommended action is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15302 as the replacement of the existing structure and facilities where the new structure will be located is on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. 25-00460 Acted on as follows: Pass
  41. A-16) Consider recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Third Quarter Budget Status Report, as follows: a) Receive and file the FY 2024-2025 Third Quarter Budget and Status Report as of March 31, 2025, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors; and b) 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. 25-00433 Acted on as follows: Pass
  42. A-17) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010418 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010303, 0010311, 0010388, 0010404, 0010407, 0010415, 0010425, 0010427, 0010436, and 0010441 (4/5 Vote Required). 25-00457 Approved Pass
  43. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to California for All Animals Shelter Assistance Grant Agreement, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or Designee, to execute an amendment to revive the Shelter Services Agreement and extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025, as well as adjust the agreed upon project budget with no change to the total grant amount; and b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are creation of a governmental funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 25-00464 Acted on as follows: Pass
  44. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding Environmental Health Services Fees, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste; b) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Monitoring Wells and Borings; c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Site Mitigation; d) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA); and e) Find that approval of the above recommended actions i-iv is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B) because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the proposed actions are administrative activities 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 CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. 25-00382 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 30:15
  45. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver of Competition in the purchase of pharmaceuticals and laboratory supplies, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer, the County’s Purchasing Agent, to procure from the vendors listed in Table 1 for pharmaceuticals, laboratory, and medical supplies, without a competitive bid up to an amount of $1,157,000.00 for each Fiscal Years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 with a total amount not to exceed $3,471,000.00 over the three-year period. Hardy Media is a local vendor; all other vendors are not local vendors; and b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00462 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  47. A-21) Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 PathPoint Substance Use Services Agreement, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with PathPoint for the provision of substance use services for the benefit of patients served in the County Health Department’s Health Care for the Homeless Program in a total amount not to exceed $41,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to adjust hours of service as mutually agreed with the Contractor in accordance with Exhibit A of the Agreement; and c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 25-00463 Acted on as follows: Pass
  48. A-22) Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, 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 Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the award period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with an anticipated award of $362,000.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of $471,000.00; 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, 2025, 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. 25-00450 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  50. A-23) Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance (DOI) Grant Program for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026: Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program, 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 Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program, for the award period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with an anticipated award of $53,500.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of $171,566.00; 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, 2025, 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. 25-00451 Acted on as follows: Pass
  51. A-24) Consider recommendations regarding emergency zone maps update and the delegation of authority to the 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 a 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. 25-00441 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  53. A-25) Consider recommendations regarding an Independent Contractor Agreement with Southwest Strategies, LLC for development of community education and outreach products, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an amended Independent Contractor Agreement with Southwest Strategies, LLC for development and production of all-hazards community education and outreach materials for a total contract amount not to exceed $257,000.00 for the period of June 3, 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)(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. 25-00442 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 43:10
  54. A-26) Consider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness Tecolote House Renovation Project, County Project Nos. 21053 and 24056, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Behavioral Wellness Tecolote House Renovation Project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office, County Project Nos. 21053 and 24056, in the Second District; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) with the lowest responsible bidder, Quincon Inc., for the base bid and two add alternates in the amount of $1,592,092.00, to renovate the Behavioral Wellness (BWell) Tecolote House interior, exterior and site development, also to execute the approved allowances, if deemed necessary, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, for a combined amount of up to $1,622,092.00, subject to the provisions of the documents and certifications as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project located at 310 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA, and as required by California Law; c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Manager designee, to approve change orders under the Contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed $93,604.60, as authorized under Public Contract Code Section 20142; d) Authorize the Director of General Services or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Manager designee, to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to an additional 180 calendar days; e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010378 to establish appropriations of $386,000.00 for the BWell Tecolote House Renovation project costs in the General Services Capital Outlay Fund for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 (4/5 Vote Required); and f) Determine that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA which consists of 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 and pursuant to 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. 25-00444 Acted on as follows: Pass
  55. A-27) Consider recommendations regarding Multi-Department Master Service Agreements (MSAs), as follows: a) Approve, and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer, the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 MSAs with the contractors, and in the amounts, set forth in the MSA Listing of June 3, 2025 for the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work attached as Exhibit A to such MSAs; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. 25-00466 Acted on as follows: Pass
  56. A-28) Consider recommendations regarding a Local Vendor Program and Procurement Division Update, as follows: a) Receive and file an update on the County’s Local Vendor Program, Vendor Outreach and other Procurement Division Initiatives; 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 action consists 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. 25-00468 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  58. A-29) Consider recommendations regarding updates to the County Environmentally Preferable Procurement (EPP) Policy and Practices, as follows: a) Approve and adopt the updated County EPP; 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 action consists 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. 25-00467 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 47:43
  59. A-30) Consider recommendations regarding an updated Santa Barbara County Leave of Absence Policy, as follows: a) Approve an updated County Family and Medical Care Policy, now titled as the Santa Barbara County Leave of Absence Policy, and b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” that are subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00434 Acted on as follows: Pass
  60. A-31) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Microsoft Services for Annual Renewal of Unified Support, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Microsoft Enterprise Services Work Order (ESWO) GVS12506-1015952-1015953 under the Microsoft Master Services Agreement U4652879 with Microsoft Services (Microsoft) executed June 28, 2017, for the annual renewal of Unified Support for an ESWO amount of $251,524.54 beginning June 30, 2025, through June 29, 2026; b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or their designee to order additional services in an amount not to exceed 5% of the Agreement amount, or $12,576.23; and c) 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)&(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. 25-00435 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  62. A-32) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Services of Independent Contractor with Info-Tech, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Professional Services of Independent Contractor with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. (Info-Tech) for IT research and advisory services, beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $268,364.28; b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or their designee to order additional services in an amount not to exceed 5% of the total contract amount, or $13,418.21; 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. 25-00436 Acted on as follows: Pass
  63. A-33) Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resource Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Grant Contract - Grant Contracts with NatureTrack and Fish Reef Project, All Districts and First and Second Districts, respectively, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the CRMF Contract with NatureTrack, in the amount of $19,653.00, to purchase two electrical Freedom Trax devices and trailer equipment for towing the Trax devices, for the period of August 15, 2025 to December 15, 2025, All Districts; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the CRMF Contract with Fish Reef Project, in the amount of $55,112.00, to design, fabricate and install exhibits depicting the applicant’s Sea Caves at the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum’s Sea Center on the wharf and at the Chrisman California Islands Center in Carpinteria, for the period of August 1, 2025 to February 16, 2026, First and Second Districts; c) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development or designee, to take the following actions for the CRMF Contracts: i) Extend performances in accordance with Section 3 for up to and not to exceed a period of one year for good cause; ii) Approve project changes in accordance with Section 4 in Attachment A and Section 5 in Attachment B, including changes to project descriptions, reduction in the overall project budgets or change in budget items of 10 percent or more; and iii) Terminate the contracts in accordance with Section 13 in Attachment A, Section 14 in Attachment B; and d) Determine that the disbursements of the CRMF grants are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA. 25-00465 Acted on as follows: Pass
  64. A-34) Consider recommendations regarding Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for County Service Area No. 41, Cebada Canyon Road; Third District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing road maintenance charges (with no increase in benefit assessment) for County Service Area No. 41 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and b) 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 15273(a) (1). 25-00445 Acted on as follows: Pass
  65. A-35) Consider recommendations regarding a Transportation Development Act-Local Transportation Fund (TDA-LTF) Claim for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to file a $457,718.00 claim of a total allocation of $3,637,988.00 in TDA-LTF funds for FY 2025-2026 with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG); and b) Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, general policy and procedure making), and will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. 25-00446 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  68. A-36) Consider recommendations regarding the Beach Sediment Management and Resilience Tactics Project, First and Second Districts, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Dudek (a local vendor) to provide planning, research, and environmental services for the Beach Sediment Management and Resilience Tactics Project for the period of June 3, 2025, through December 31, 2028, in the amount of not to exceed $785,810.00; b) Approve and authorize the Public Works 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 with Dudek up to the contingency amount of $78,581.00 that may be needed to complete the Beach Sediment Management and Resilience Tactics Project; ii) Extend the term of the Agreement by up to one-year to December 31, 2029, without altering the contract amount; and iii) Make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 34 of the Agreement; and c) Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262: Feasibility and Planning Studies and Section 15306 (Class 6): Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities; and direct the Clerk of the Board to file a Notice of Exemption. 25-00469 Acted on as follows: Pass
  69. A-37) Consider recommendations regarding a Cooperative Agreement with The Project for Resilient Communities for grant funding for the Carpinteria Creek Habitat Restoration Project, First District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Cooperative Agreement between The Project for Resilient Communities and the Flood Control District to receive grant funding for the Carpinteria Creek Habitat Restoration Project; b) Determine that executing a Cooperative Agreement is an organizational and administrative activity pursuant to State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15378(b)(5); and c) Find that the Project is an environmentally beneficial activity within the scope of the Program Environmental Impact Report for the Updated Routine Maintenance Program (01-PEIR-01; State Clearinghouse No. 2001031043 and subsequent addenda); and that no subsequent CEQA document is required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2) and 15162(a). 25-00470 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  71. A-38) Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a $20,000.00 Grant for Traffic Records Improvement Project (TRIP) from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff or his designee to execute a grant agreement with the State of California OTS for the TRIP for the period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the amount of $20,000.00; and b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010215 to establish appropriations of $20,000.00 in Sheriff’s Office General Fund for Services and Supplies ($20,000.00) funded by Unanticipated Revenue from Intergovernmental Revenue - Federal; and c) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 145 CCR 15378(b)(4), in that it is a government fiscal or funding activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. 25-00447 Acted on as follows: Pass
  72. A-39) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for Pathway Home 2 Project Shelter and Housing Services, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (local vendor) to provide Shelter and Housing Services through the Pathway Home 2 Project for a total contract amount not to exceed $18,215.00 for the period of June 3, 2025 through September 30, 2025; b) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to reallocate the budgeted line items without exceeding the total contract amount; c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to allocate the amount of unused funds from the previous Fiscal Year budget to the next Fiscal Year Budget and extend the Agreement, subject to appropriations and budget approval subject to concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller; and d) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00439 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  76. A-40) Consider recommendations regarding Authorization of funding from Third District 990 fund balance for the Foundation for Girsh Park for the Ditch the Diesel lighting campaign, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the contribution of $5,000.00 to the Foundation for Girsh Park’s Ditch the Diesel park lighting campaign; b) Approve and authorize Budget Journal Entry (BJE) No. 0010440 to release $5,000.00 held in General County Programs Committed fund balance for discretionary spending by the Board’s Third District Office to the Foundation for Girsh Park; c) Find that coordination on this provides a community benefit that meets the social needs of the County; and d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 25-00453 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  78. A-41) Approve the appointment of John Vilarino to the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Fourth District. 25-00438 Approved Pass
  79. A-42) Consider recommendations regarding approval of a Contract with Santa Maria Fairpark for the 2025 Veterans Stand Down, as follows: a) Approve for signature by the Chair of the Board a contract between the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Maria Fairpark for the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down on October 25, 2025; and b) Find that the proposed action consists of the normal operation of existing facilities for public gatherings for the purpose for which the facilities were designed, and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15322. 25-00479 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  83. A-43) 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 Set for a hearing, as follows: Pass
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  87. 81 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 48:01
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  91. 84 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Supervisors and as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Antoinette Whiting, et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 24CV02514. Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District v. Francisco Gama and Hilda Gama, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 24CV01104. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 1 case. 25-00481
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  96. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Waiver of Retirement Exclusion for Dana Gamble for the Santa Barbara County Health Department Clinical Care Program Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of retired County employee, Dana Gamble, Deputy Director is necessary to fill a critical need in the Clinical Care Program of the County Health Department before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement; b) Ratify, approve, and authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to execute an Agreement for Services with retired Deputy Director, Dana Gamble through Dana’s Point LLC, as a consultant to provide CalAIM implementation and Health Care Program compliance services limited to 180 hours for the period of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010410 in the amount of $18,000.00; and d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions consist of organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 25-00474 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 67:32
  97. 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Aida Abolahrar’s Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Audit Final Determination, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of TOT, Tourism Business Improvement District assessment (TBID), penalties and interest assessed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on Aida Abolahrar in the amount of $31,170.72; b) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver of penalties and interest totaling $6,997.33; c) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and d) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 25-00397 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 123:15
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  100. 3) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Solid Waste Tipping Fees, Maximum Franchised Collection Rates, and New Cuyama Parcel Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2025, setting the fee schedules for solid waste handling and disposal fees at County solid waste facilities for FY 2025-2026; b) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2025, setting the Parcel Fee Schedule for the Cuyama Valley for FY 2025-2026; c) Adopt a Resolution, to be effective July 1, 2025, setting the fee schedules for maximum franchised solid waste collection rates in the unincorporated Zones 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 service areas for FY 2025-2026; d) Direct Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division staff to pursue restructuring of the fee schedule for maximum solid waste collection rates in Isla Vista within Zone 3 in order to provide additional services and clarify existing services for customers in that region; and e) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guideline Section 15273(a) (1), (2), (3) and (4) because they are 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 and no expansion of services or facilities will result; and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption on that basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 25-00476 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 146:40
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  102. 4) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of the Santa Barbara Foothill Community Wildfire Protection Plan and Receive and File the Santa Barbara Foothill Community Transportation Study, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider and adopt, by directing the Chair to sign, the Santa Barbara Foothill Community Wildfire Protection Plan; b) If adopted, Adopt a Resolution as required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development as a required deliverable of the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Program; c) Receive and file the associated Santa Barbara Foothill Community Transportation Study, inserted as Appendix C to the Santa Barbara Foothill Community Wildfire Protection Plan; and d) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) the recommended action consists 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 25-00475 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 189:30
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  105. 5) Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of Designated Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones (LRA FHSZ) within the Unincorporated Areas of Santa Barbara County, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District: a) Consider the adoption of an Ordinance (Second Reading) designating areas not identified as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by the State Fire Marshal, as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the LRA boundaries as outlined in the maps which align with state requirements, local needs for fire protection services and evacuation considerations; b) Direct staff to notify relevant agencies (California Board of Forestry) of the adoption of these boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 51179 after the second reading of the ordinance 30 days after this approved action; and c) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) the recommended action consists of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 25-00480 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 225:40
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  108. 6) Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Cannabis Business Licensing Fee Ordinance, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending and superseding Ordinance 5041 5181, “An Ordinance Establishing the Cannabis Business License Fee; 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) [Case No. 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 following situations elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply. 25-00473 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 252:17
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  111. 7) Consider recommendations regarding Amending Chapter 50 of the County Code - Licensing of Cannabis Operations Acreage Cap Reduction Discussion, as follows: a) Consider adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Cannabis Operations pertaining to existing criminal background check and live scan requirements; 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) [Case No. 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 following situations elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply. 25-00472 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 324:00
  112. 8) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding cannabis tax revenue and uses budget direction, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Direct staff to adjust the Recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget to reduce cannabis revenue on-going uses in accordance with the Preliminary and Proposed On-going Cannabis Revenue Uses document; b) Provide other direction as appropriate; and c) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment and therefore are not a “project” as defined for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 25-00478 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 393:00
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  115. 102 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Adjourned the June 3, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting in honor and gratitude of Alison Wales and Barney Brantingham. Adjourned at 4:31 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, June 10, 2025 ▶ jump to 398:38
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  117. 103 Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria
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  119. 104 Consider recommendations regarding Amending Chapter 50 of the County Code - Licensing of Cannabis Operations Acreage Cap Reduction Discussion, as follows: a) Consider adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 50 of the Santa Barbara County Code, Licensing of Cannabis Operations pertaining to existing criminal background check and live scan requirements; 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) [Case No. 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 following situations elements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(3) apply. 25-00472 Acted on as follows: Pass ▶ jump to 324:00
  120. 105 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.
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  122. 106 Announcements
  123. 107 The meeting of Tuesday, June 3, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
  124. 108 http://www.countyofsb.org