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_A-sELgutQ02Ji76DUC0Exw>
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.
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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.
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Board Meeting Procedures
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Closed Session
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Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Meeting
County Executive Officer's Report
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
Administrative Agenda
All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative Agenda and considered as a separate item.
Resolutions to be Presented
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of October 2025 as Arts and Humanities Month and commending Stefanie Hassett and the Ian M. Hassett Foundation for community arts impact in Santa Barbara County.
Honorary Resolutions
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the week of October 18, 2025 through October 25, 2025 as Flood Preparedness Week in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Becky Barieau and Billy Wathen upon being named Legacies of Hope honorees.
Adopt a Resolution honoring Chef Daisy, Greg Ryan, and their son, Henry of Feed the Valley upon being named Legacies of Hope honorees.
Adopt a Resolution honoring Mike and Kathy Brady and the Brady Family upon being named Legacies of Hope honorees.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Rose Zamora upon her retirement from the Probation Department after years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Administrative Items
Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families for Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2026, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families (not a local vendor) (BC 24-010) to update certain standard terms in compliance with state and federal requirements; to update staff caseload, program capacity and staffing requirements to the In-Home Therapeutic Program and the Senate Bill 163/Wraparound Services Program; to terminate the Safe Alternatives for Treating Youth (SAFTY) Program, effective September 30, 2025; to update program budget and service type requirements; and to reduce the contract amount by $1,462,335.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $7,776,355.00 in Mental Health (MH) funding ($4,619,345.00 for FY 2024-2025, and $3,157,010.00 for FY 2025-2026), with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026;
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 the Department of Behavioral Wellness’ issuance of a Notice of Partial Termination of Agreement;
iii) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to take actions necessary for the wind-down of the Agreement in relevant part, 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 the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) for transitional housing and ancillary services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with PATH (not a local vendor) for the provision of transitional housing and ancillary services for a maximum contract amount not to exceed $239,200.00 for the period of July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025;
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt the services under the Agreement for convenience and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement, respectively; reallocate funds between funding sources per Exhibit B-1; and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E-1, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisor’s approval of an amendment of the Agreement, subject to its 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.
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010777 and 0010837 (4/5 Vote Required).
Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2026 Board of Supervisors’ schedule of meeting dates and locations.
Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Medical Doctors Associates DBA Cross Country Locums, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Medical Doctors Associates DBA Cross Country Locums for professional services to increase the amount by $858,000.00 for a revised total Agreement amount not to exceed $3,688,900.00, without a change to the period of performance of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026; and
b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and is exempt pursuant to Section 158378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended action is the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding acceptance of Animal Services PetSmart Adoption Grant Awards, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to accept Adoption Grant Awards received by the Santa Barbara County Animal Services in the amount of $1,000.00 received on August 25, 2025 and $300.00 received on August 28, 2025;
b) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to accept future Adoption Grant Awards for Santa Barbara County Animal Services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 and $10,000.00 in FY 2026-2027 from PetSmart Charities for participation in the Adoption Partners Program including the new Adopt Joy Events upon review and concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;
c) Approve and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to make any certifications and assurances that may be required by the grant agreements; and
d) Determine that the recommended actions are not a "Project" within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the recommended actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Center for Infectious Diseases General Data Use and Disclosure Agreement, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the County Health Department Health Officer to execute the General Data Use and Disclosure Agreement, including the California Connected Exhibit G Authorization, between the County Health Department and the California Department of Public Health for participation in the Centers for Infectious Disease General Data systems for a period of three (3) years starting on date of execution;
b) Approve and authorize the County Health Officer to extend the Agreement between the County Health Department and the California Department of Public Health for one additional three-year term in accordance with Section XXI upon review and concurrence by Risk Management and County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding Grant Agreement No. 5GA25100 between the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution approving Grant Agreement (Agreement) No. 5GA25100 with CAL FIRE for the acceptance of $2,617,280.00 in grant funds to implement a fuel reduction project designated by the Santa Barbara County Unit Strategic Fire Plan and Agreement from the grant approval date (October 14, 2025) through February 15, 2028;
b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time to:
i) Conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project; and
c) Determine this action is 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 do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. The Agreement requires a copy of the CEQA document must be approved by and provided to the State before any grant funds are made available for any Project activity that could directly impact the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution to adopt the Revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan, as follows:
a) Receive and approve the revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan (formerly known as the Santa Barbara Operational Area Emergency Management Plan);
b) Adopt a Resolution to adopt the revised Santa Barbara County and Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan; and
c) 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 to the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to Master Service Agreement with PowerFlex Systems, LLC, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the attached First Amendment to Master Service Agreement with PowerFlex Systems, LLC for electric vehicle charging stations and services of independent contractor, increasing the not to exceed amount by $4,000,000.00 for an amended maximum aggregate contract amount of $5,000,000.00;
b) Authorize the General Services Director or Assistant Director designee the ability to amend Attachment B-1 and modify the rates set forth therein; and
c) Determine pursuant to CEQA Guidelines: 15378(b)(5) that the above fiscal activity is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. It is an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment (majority vote).
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Ynez Valley Airport Improvement Program Grant 25, Project No. PRJ-001065 (25107) and Construction Contract Award for North Tie-Down Apron Rehabilitation; Third District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications for construction of the County of Santa Barbara Rehabilitate Tie-Down Apron Project, on file in the General Services Capital Projects Division office as Exhibit A to the construction contract;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Construction Contract (Agreement) in the base amount of $388,350.00 with the lowest responsible bidder, American Road Maintenance, Inc., an Illinois corporation whose principal address is 4554 E. Eco Industrial Place, Tucson, AZ, 85756, subject to the provision of documents and certifications, as set forth in the Project specifications and as required under California Law;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Capital Division Chief designee, to approve change orders under the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $31,917.50, as authorized under Public Contract Code Section 20142, for a Maximum Contract Amount not to exceed $420,267.50;
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010545; and
e) 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 the repair or minor alteration of existing facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use, and direct staff to file the CEQA Notice of Exemption on that basis.
Receive and file the ITAM-0551 Artificial Intelligence Policy approved by the Executive Information Technology Council (EITC) on September 24, 2025.
Consider recommendations regarding a Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant Award, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development to award a grant to the Regents of the University of California Santa Barbara;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010827 to increase appropriations by $40,000.00 in the Planning and Development Fish and Wildlife Fund for services and supplies funded by the release of restricted fund balance; and
c) Determine that the award of Fish and Wildlife Commission Grant funds is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15306 and 15333(d)(4).
Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill Phase IVA Groundwater Protection System Project - Escrow Account in lieu of Retention; Project No. 828985; Third District, as follows:
a) Approve an Escrow Agreement (Agreement) with Sukut Construction LLC (Contractor) and Banner Bank (Escrow Agent) for security deposits in lieu of retention in accordance with Section 22300 of the California Contract Code;
b) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Agreement; and
c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver of Competition in Purchase of Trimble Global Position Satellite (GPS) Surveying Equipment, as follows:
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure a Trimble GPS Surveying Equipment and related subscription service, 1600 Callens Road, Ventura, CA 93003 from a sole source provider, in the amount not to exceed $108,621.32, without being required to conduct a formal bid process; and
b) Determine that the above-recommend action is not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2), finding that the actions are continuing administrative and maintenance activities.
Consider recommendations regarding Appointments and Reappointments of Workforce Development Board Members, as follows:
a) Appoint four new members to the Workforce Development Board;
b) Reappoint sixteen current members to the Workforce Development Board; and
c) 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.
Hearing Requests
Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code with the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, as follows:
(Set a hearing for November 4, 2025. Time estimate: 45 minutes)
a) Consider the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments as the enforcement Code in all areas within the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District and all other unincorporated areas of the County where the Santa Barbara County Fire Department is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), unless otherwise specified by the Ordinance;
b) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance;
c) Continue the hearing to November 18, 2025, on the Administrative Agenda to consider recommendations, as follows:
i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code as set forth above; and
ii) Consider and approve the adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments to the California Fire Code; and
d) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(2), as they consist of “general policy and procedure making” and pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Approval of Administrative Agenda
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.
12:00 P.M. ..... Recessed to Closed Session
Closed Session
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
Joseph Rocco Peransi v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case Number 22CV02337.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, sitting as the Board of the Santa Barbara County Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services:
Employee organization: United Domestic Workers of America, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, Local 3930. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Social Services Director Daniel Nielson.
Report from Closed Session
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Departmental Agenda
Planning Items and Public Hearings
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Transfer of General County Programs Discretionary Funds to the City of Santa Maria, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
(EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for the transfer of $1,500,000.00 in previously allocated funds to the City of Santa Maria for the Santa Maria Sports Complex from the General County Programs General Fund;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010189 to establish appropriations of $1,500,000.00 in the General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by release of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance;
c) Find that the project 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 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.
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fourth Quarter update on Cannabis Taxation, Permitting, Licensing, and Enforcement, Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Receive and file an update on the status of cannabis tax collection, land use permitting, business licensing, and enforcement;
b) Provide any other direction to staff regarding the County’s cannabis program; 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:
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Adjourned at 11:14 AM
Adjourned to
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
County Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor
Santa Barbara
Challenges
IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.
Announcements
The meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
http://www.countyofsb.org
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