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October 6, 2026 ·9:00 AM Approved

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

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Agenda — 113 items

  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). For planning, zoning and subdivision hearings, submissions more than one page in length must be filed with the Clerk no later than 12:00 PM on the Friday before the Board hearing unless the Board by motion and 4/5 vote determines to accept a late submission. - Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments in-person at the locations noted above. - Attend the Meeting by Zoom - Individuals wishing to provide public comment remotely can do so via Zoom by clicking the below link to register in advance. Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the viewing methods outlined above. Register for Public Comment in advance for this meeting: <https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_VKEtmxE-QheMTWgomanNtQ> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows: 1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting. 2. You will be placed on mute until it is your turn to speak. You will be able to hear the Board meeting live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound interference. 3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6. 4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org. 26-00940
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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
  7. 7 Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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  9. 9 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session
  10. 10 Roll Call
  11. 11 Pledge of Allegiance
  12. 12 Approval of Minutes of the September 22, 2026 Meeting Approve the Minutes Pass
  13. 13 County Executive Officer's Report
  14. 14 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. 26-00001
  15. 15 Administrative Agenda
  16. 16 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.
  17. 17 Resolutions to be Presented
  18. A-1) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00924 Adopted Pass
  19. A-2) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2026 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00918 Adopted Pass
  20. A-3) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2026 as Arts and Humanities Month and commending Esther Jacobsen Bates for leadership in the arts in Santa Barbara County. 26-00922 Adopted Pass
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  22. A-4) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 12, 2026 through October 16, 2026 as American Institute of Architects AIA Architecture Appreciation Week in Santa Barbara County. 26-00926 Adopted Pass
  23. A-5) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 28, 2026 as National Immigrant’s Day in Santa Barbara County. 26-00929 Adopted Pass
  24. A-6) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 4, 2026 through October 10, 2026 as National Fire Prevention Week in Santa Barbara County. 26-00919 Adopted Pass
  25. A-7) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging and encouraging participation in the Great California Shakeout exercise to be held on October 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM in Santa Barbara County. 26-00942 Adopted Pass
  26. A-8) Adopt a Resolution honoring Camerata Pacifica as Chamber Music America’s 2026 Ensemble of the Year. 26-00925 Adopted Pass
  27. A-9) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Guadalupe Enriquez of the Child Support Services Department as the October 2026 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00928 Adopted Pass
  28. 28 Honorary Resolutions
  29. A-10) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Dierberg Family of First Bank as a 2026 Legacies of Hope honoree. 26-00911 Adopted Pass
  30. A-11) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Linda Stafford Burrows as a 2026 Legacies of Hope honoree. 26-00912 Adopted Pass
  31. A-12) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring the Zekaria Family as a 2026 Legacies of Hope honoree. 26-00914 Adopted Pass
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  33. 33 Administrative Items
  34. A-13) Consider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Behavioral Wellness Department (BWell) and the Social Services Department (DSS) for Eligibility Worker Services provided to Behavioral Wellness Members, as follows: a) Receive and file the interdepartmental MOU between BWell and DSS for the provision of the equivalent of one full-time dedicated Eligibility Worker to provide Behavioral Wellness members quick access to support in obtaining or sustaining Medi-Cal benefits, for an estimated revenue to DSS of $173,465.00 per year, beginning Fiscal Year 2026-2027; 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) and (b)(5), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or administrative or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00908 Acted on as follows: Pass
  35. A-14) Consider recommendations regarding a Revenue Agreement with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for Alcohol and Drug Program: Early Intervention Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Revenue Agreement with Santa Maria Joint Union High School District for Behavioral Wellness’ provision of Alcohol and Drug Program: Early Intervention Services and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services at District schools with a projected revenue amount of $65,656.00 for the period of September 15, 2026, through June 30, 2027; b) Approve and authorize the Behavioral Wellness Director or designee to make immaterial changes (standard terms) regarding the above contract, subject to the maximum contract amount and revocation of 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. 26-00902 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  37. A-15) Consider recommendations regarding the Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. for Champion Healing Center Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) and Justice-Involved Conservatee (JIC) Services for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2028, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (BC 24-119) with Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. (not a local vendor) to update certain standard provisions for compliance with State and federal requirements or to clarify the obligations of the parties; update general mental health services provisions; extend the JIC program from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027 to continue the minimum of four (4) additional beds for JIC program members for FY 2026-2027; with the flexibility to add two (2) additional MHRC beds when available; add a rate of $15.00 per member per day to cover ancillary services costs for uninsured members; and increase the contract amount by $1,181,800.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $29,571,800.00, inclusive of $6,425,000.00 for FY 2024-2025, $7,790,000.00 for FY 2025-2026, $8,136,800.00 for FY 2026-2027, and $7,220,000.00 for FY 2027-2028, resulting in no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028; 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 sections 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00903 Acted on as follows: Pass
  38. A-16) Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project for Behavioral Health Services Act Early Intervention Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (not a local vendor) for the provision of early intervention mental health and substance use program services for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for the period of August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; b) Approve and authorize the Behavioral Wellness Director or designee to exercise the following authorities regarding the above contract, subject to the maximum contract amount and revocation of this delegated authority at any time: Make immaterial changes (standard terms); modify staffing requirements and performance measures (Exh. A-5 BHSA); suspend services (Exh. AA ADP/MHS); and reallocate funding, modify service codes and rates, withhold payments, and activate the contingency invoicing plan (Exh. B ADP/MHS); 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) and (b)(5), 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. 26-00930 Acted on as follows: Pass
  39. A-17) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with The Fund for Santa Barbara (The Fund) to Administer a Sixth Cycle of the Racial Equity Grant Program (Equity Grant), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Regranting Agreement with The Fund for administration of the County Equity Grant for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for the period of October 6, 2026, through June 30, 2028; b) Authorize the Community Services Department Director to renew the Agreement for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 by amending the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement through June 30, 2029, and to increase the maximum aggregate contract amount by an additional $275,000.00, subject to continued appropriation of funds, The Fund’s satisfactory performance, and the concurrence of County Counsel, Risk Management, and Auditor-Controller; and c) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), as the 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 a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00905 Acted on as follows: Pass
  40. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Countywide Library System Agreement, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a one-year Agreement for Operation of a Countywide Library System by and between the County and the Cities of Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc and Santa Maria for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the total amount not to exceed $4,803,585.00; and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action involves government organizational or administrative activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00934 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  43. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding Outside Counsel Contract Amendment No. 2 with Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. for Privacy Legal Services, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara, Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, P.C. to extend the term of the contract until October 7, 2027; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00901 Acted on as follows: Pass
  44. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Counsel Contract with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Special Counsel Services with Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP, with a not-to-exceed amount of $20,500.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 26-00917 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  46. A-21) Consider recommendations regarding an agreement for Professional Legal Services with Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius LLP, with a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000.00, for a term starting October 6, 2026, and ending no later than October 5, 2028; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), because it consists of government administrative and fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00941 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  49. A-22) Consider recommendations regarding an update on cannabis taxation, permitting, and licensing, Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as follows: a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, and business licensing; and b) 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). 26-00897 Acted on as follows: Pass
  50. A-23) Consider recommendations regarding the Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program Update, as follows: a) Receive and file an update on the Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program; and b) Determine that the above actions are exempt under the provisions of 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. 26-00906 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  52. A-24) Consider recommendations regarding the recruitment process for appointments to the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System, as follows: a) Receive and file an update on the expiration of the terms of two members of the Retirement Board of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System; b) Appoint Supervisors Lavagnino and Hartmann to convene an ad hoc advisory subcommittee to review applications and return to the Board with recommendations for appointments; 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. 26-00931 Acted on as follows: Pass
  53. A-25) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1729 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 1576, 1655, and 1732 (4/5 Vote Required). 26-00936 Approved Pass
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  55. A-26) Consider recommendations regarding the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) No. 26-GN-11050700-021 between the Santa Barbara County Fire District (SBCFD) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest, as follows: a) Retroactively approve and authorize the Fire Chief to execute the GNA between the SBCFD and the USDA Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest; b) Authorize the Fire Chief or his designee to make amendments, with County Counsel, Auditor Controller, Risk and County Executive Officer approval, to the GNA for the term of this agreement ending on May 31, 2031; 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)(4), finding that the actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00904 Acted on as follows: Pass
  56. A-27) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council and the Santa Barbara County Fire District to utilize the Santa Barbara County Fire resources to remove hazardous fuels, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for hazardous fuels reduction services between the Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council and the Santa Barbara County Fire District (Agreement) to utilize the Fire District’s Fuels Crew and/or Construction Section to remove hazardous fuels in various areas of the County at a total amount not to exceed $400,000.00 with a period of performance from October 15, 2026 to June 30, 2028; b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to make immaterial and/or budget amendments up to 10% of the overall Agreement in accordance with Agreement Section 5; and c) Determine this action is not exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is a creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which involves the commitment to a specific project which may result in impact on the environment. A copy of the CEQA document is approved and has been provided to the State prior to any funds are made available for any project activity that could directly impact the environment. 26-00907 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  59. A-28) Consider recommendations regarding the Second Amendment to the Joint Occupancy Agreement with Judicial Council of California, Santa Maria for Juvenile Court Parking Lot Solar Array, 812 Foster Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455, APN No. 111-231-004, RP File No. 003479, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve, adopt and authorize the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Joint Occupancy Agreement between the County and the Judicial Council of CA; and b) Determine that the renewable energy project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21080.35 (installing solar systems on existing roofs and existing parking lots), and it is further categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA per sections 15301 (minor alterations to existing facilities) and 15303 (limited construction of small facilities) and 15304 (minor alterations of land) of Title 14 of the CCR and a Notice of Exemption (NOE) was filed on that basis, and that the recommended actions are within the scope of that NOE. 26-00900 Acted on as follows: Pass
  60. A-29) Consider recommendations regarding the Civil Service Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: a) Receive and file the Annual Report of the Civil Service Commission for FY 2025-2026; 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 is a governmental administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00915 Acted on as follows: Pass
  61. A-30) Consider recommendations regarding a Sheriff Managers Association successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (October 12, 2026 through July 2, 2028), as follows: a) Approve, authorize and ratify the County Human Resources Department to execute the successor MOU between the County of Santa Barbara and the Sheriff Managers Association, and authorize the Human Resources Director, or designee to sign the successor MOU establishing wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for the period of October 12, 2026 through July 2, 2028; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review. 26-00935 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  63. A-31) Consider recommendations regarding a report on Case No. 26EMP-00002, Emergency Permit to relocate a portion of the main road at Hollister Ranch away from eroding wash and construct associated drainage improvements at Hollister Ranch Lot 56 in the Gaviota Coast Plan area, Third District, as follows: a) Receive and file the report on Emergency Permit Case No. 26EMP-00002, approved by the Director of Planning and Development on April 9, 2026, which authorized the relocation of Hollister Ranch Road and drainage improvements at Hollister Ranch Lot 56 in the Gaviota Coast Plan area; and b) Determine that receiving and filing this report is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quilty Act 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. 26-00910 Acted on as follows: Pass
  64. A-32) Consider recommendations regarding Persoon Family Survivor’s Trust, County-Initiated Nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 72-AP-145 Portion, Carpinteria Area, Case No. 24AGP-00017, First District, as follows: a) Receive and consider Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation of nonrenewal for a portion of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 72-AP-145 due to noncompliance with the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones, Rule 6-2 [Transfer of Ownership of Contracted Land]; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal for a portion of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 72-AP-145; c) Direct Planning and Development to serve the Notice of Nonrenewal, and direct the Clerk of the Board to record and distribute copies of the Notice of Nonrenewal as specified in the Board Agenda Letter; and d) Determine that the actions above are government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 26-00938 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  67. A-33) Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District Pond Lining Project Award, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the Laguna County Sanitation District Pond Lining Project, Project No. PRJ-000995, on file in the Laguna County Sanitation District office; b) Award the construction contract in the base amount of $1,693,000.00 to Garrett Thiessen Construction Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, subject to the provision of documents and certifications required under California law and the project specifications; c) Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to approve change orders for a contingency amount up to $85,000.00, for a total not to exceed contract authorization of $1,778,000.00; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract with Garrett Thiessen Construction Inc.; and e) Determine that the action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the State CEQA Guidelines and approve the posting of a Notice of Exemption on that basis. 26-00913 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  69. A-34) Consider recommendations regarding the Inmate Welfare Fund Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: a) Receive and file the annual statement for the Inmate Welfare Fund for FY 2025-2026; and b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under 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. 26-00916 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  72. A-35) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Inmate Communications Service Agreement No. 9180002 with ViaPath Technologies for Incarcerated Persons Communications Services (IPCS), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Inmate Communications Service Agreement No. 9180002 with ViaPath Technologies for IPCS, and authorize the Sheriff or designee to implement the amendment, which modifies the Agreement to ensure compliance with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) framework governing inmate communication service rates and fees, with no change to the contract term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028; and b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under 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. 26-00923 Acted on as follows: Pass
  73. A-36) Consider recommendations regarding the Appointment and Reappointment of Members to the Workforce Development Board, as follows: a) Appoint Evangelina Arroyo, representing the Employment Development Department, to the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board for a two-year term ending October 5, 2028; b) Appoint Devin Daugherty, representing Santa Barbara City College, to the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board for a two-year term ending October 5, 2028; c) Reappoint Angeli Mancuso, representing Cottage Health, to the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board for a two-year term ending October 5, 2028; d) Reappoint Justin McIntire, representing the Department of Rehabilitation, to the Santa Barbara County Workforce Development Board for a two-year term ending October 5, 2028; and e) Determine that the above actions do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a 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)(5) as the proposed action is also an organizational or administrative activity. 26-00898 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  76. A-37) Consider recommendations regarding the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for Bringing Families Home and Home Safe Programs, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (local vendor) to provide Bringing Families Home and Home Safe Programs for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for the period of October 6, 2026 through June 30, 2027; 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. 26-00909 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  78. A-38) Consider recommendations regarding a Grant Agreement with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority dba CenCal Health for the Medi-Cal Outreach and Navigation Grant Funding Award, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Department of Social Services Director, or designee, to execute the Grant Agreement with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority dba CenCal Health to receive grant funds in the amount of $680,000.00 for the Medi-Cal Outreach and Navigation Grant for the period of August 18, 2026, through June 30, 2027; b) Approve and authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to modify the Agreement concerning the contract term, Enrollment Goals set forth in the Statement of Work, and corrections to minor clerical errors; c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute extensions to the term of the Grant Agreement with CenCal Health 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; d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1596 to increase appropriations in the amount of $680,000.00 in the Social Services Department for Salaries and Employee Benefits ($478,162.00) and Services and Supplies ($201,838.00) funded by the Medi-Cal Outreach and Navigation Grant; and e) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00933 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  81. A-39) Approve the appointment of Richard Johnson to the Montecito Board of Architectural Review, term ending January 1, 2027, First District. 26-00927 Approved Pass
  82. A-40) Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution in Support of Proposition 1: Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution in support of Statewide Ballot Proposition 1, the “Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026,” on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot; and b) 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. 26-00943
  83. A-41) Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a Resolution opposing Proposition 45 on the November 3, 2026 General Election Ballot, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution in opposition to Proposition 45, concerning environmental review for certain projects, on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot; and b) Determine that the above action is an 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. 26-00944 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  85. A-42) Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the County Code to Regulate Possession of Catalytic Converters, as follows: a) Adopt “An Ordinance of the County of Santa Barbara adding Chapter 23, Article VI, Sections 23-38 through 23-41 to the Santa Barbara County Ordinance Code Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters” (Second Reading); and b) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 26-00892 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  88. A-43) Approve the appointment of Kathy Gonzalez to the Guadalupe Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending October 6, 2030, Fifth District. 26-00920 Approved Pass
  89. A-44) Approve the reappointment of Ryan Maxwell to the Santa Barbara County Finance Corporation Committee, term ending July 30, 2031, Fifth District. 26-00921 Withdrawn from the agenda Pass
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  91. 75 Approval of Administrative Agenda
  92. 76 Public Comment Period THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS RESERVED FOR COMMENT ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. EACH PERSON MAY ADDRESS THE BOARD FOR UP TO THREE MINUTES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR, FOR A TOTAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OF NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES. (Resolution No. 09-368) (26-00002) WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. 26-00002
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  95. 78 Recessed to Closed Session
  96. 79 Closed Session
  97. 80 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Theresa Colosi v. Mindi Boulet, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 25CV06483. Dante Sigismondi v. County of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 24CV02927. Robert Kirsch, Joshua Lake, and Robert Garnica v. County of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 20CV02214. In Re Santa Maria Valley Groundwater Litigation (coordinated into Twitchell Dam Cases, JCCP4948) Case No. 1997-1-CV-770214. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Significant exposure to civil litigation: 1 case. Lukas Kolesar submitted a claim 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: 1 case. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: Union of American Physicians and Dentists and Santa Barbara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Jana Petersen and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957) Director of Social Services and Public Defender. 26-00945
  98. A-40) Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution in Support of Proposition 1: Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution in support of Statewide Ballot Proposition 1, the “Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026,” on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot; and b) 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. 26-00943 Acted on as follows: Pass
  99. 81 Report from Closed Session
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  102. 83 Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings
  103. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding abandoned, derelict, and wrecked vessels off-shore and on County beaches, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MINS.) a) Direct the County Executive Officer’s (CEO’s) office staff to review existing County Code provisions, enforcement authority, and available legal remedies related to abandoned, derelict, grounded, or wrecked vessels off-shore and on County beaches; b) Direct CEO’s office staff to return to the Board with options to address abandoned, derelict, grounded, or wrecked vessels, including potential amendments to the County Code, enforcement procedures, cost-recovery mechanisms, interagency agreements, and other policy or operational recommendations; and c) 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 therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 26-00932 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  105. 85 Adjourned at 2:29 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  106. 86 Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria
  107. 87 Challenges
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  109. 88 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.
  110. 89 Announcements
  111. 90 The meeting of Tuesday, October 6, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
  112. 91 http://www.countyofsb.org
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