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_L4ny4Gv3Qkmb-WHro6m59w>
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.
page break
Board Meeting Procedures
Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
Closed Session
Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
page break
9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes of the November 3, 2025 Special Meeting
Approval of Minutes of the November 4, 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 November 17, 2025 through November 21, 2025 as California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors week in Santa Barbara County.
Honorary Resolutions
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Jose “Joe” Ayala upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 27 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
page break
Administrative Items
Consider recommendations regarding First Amendments to the California Department of Social Services Community Care Expansion Preservation Program (CCE-PP) Operating Subsidy Payments (OSP) Agreements with Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County, dba Mental Wellness Center (MWC) for the preservation of Casa Juana Maria and Polly’s House; and with PathPoint for the preservation of Phoenix House, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the California Department of Social Services CCE-PP OSP Agreement with Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County, dba MWC, (a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 24-245), for the preservation of licensed residential adult and senior care facility “Casa Juana Maria,” located at 106 Juana Maria Street, Santa Barbara (First District), to update the funds disbursement model to a flat rate model, resulting in no change to the total maximum funding amount of $100,000.00 and no change to the contract term of April 8, 2025, through June 30, 2029;
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the California Department of Social Services CCE-PP OSP Agreement with Mental Health Association in Santa Barbara County, dba MWC, (a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 24-246), for the preservation of licensed residential adult and senior care facility “Polly’s House,” located at 1801 Bath Street, Santa Barbara (First District), to update the funds disbursement model to a flat rate model, resulting in no change to the total maximum funding amount of $100,000.00 and no change to the contract term of April 8, 2025 through June 30, 2029;
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the California Department of Social Services CCE-PP OSP Agreement with PathPoint, (a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 24-242), for the preservation of licensed residential adult and senior care facility “Phoenix House,” located at 107 East Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara (First District), to update the funds disbursement model to a flat rate model, resulting in no change to the total maximum funding amount of $224,869.00 and no change to the contract term of April 8, 2025, through June 30, 2029; 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), 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.
page break
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Alcor Solutions, Inc. for ServiceNow software-as-a-service workflow platform subscriptions for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2026, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Alcor Solutions, Inc. (not a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 23-088) to adjust ServiceNow software-as-a-service subscriptions to add AI/Automation driven functionality and increase the contract amount by $115,072.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $449,836.00, inclusive of $111,612.00 for each of FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 and $226,612.00 for FY 2025-2026, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026;
b) Authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to order additional services under the contract in an amount not to exceed 10% of the contract amount or $44,984.00, subject to the Board’s 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.
Consider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with The Camp Recovery Center, LLC for Alcohol and Drug Program Substance Use Disorder Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2027, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with The Camp Recovery Center, LLC (not a local vendor) for the provision of residential treatment services, for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $4,988,235.00 to include $2,166,410.00 for FY 2025-2026 and $2,821,825.00 for FY 2026-2027, effective as of the date executed by the County through June 30, 2027;
b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt services for convenience and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement; reallocate funds between funding sources, in the year end cost settlement per Exhibit B, and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E, 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.
Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board Contract No. 23-026) with Recover Medical Group, P.C. for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System Outpatient Treatment Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (Board Contract No. 23-026) with Recover Medical Group, P.C. (Recover) (not a local vendor) to update certain standard provisions for compliance with state and federal requirements or to clarify the obligations of the parties, add Quality Assurance (QA)/Utilization Management (UM) incentive payment provisions until June 30, 2026, update the Schedule of Rates and Contract Maximum, update the Entity Rates and Codes by Service Type, and reduce the contract amount by $31,000.00 for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $3,163,700.00, inclusive of $783,000.00 for FY 2023-2024, $803,900.00 for FY 2024-2025, $803,900.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $772,900.00 for FY 2026-2027, 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 CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the action is governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding resale of Affordable Housing Unit at 2615 Caspia Lane, Summerland, APN 005-700-008, First District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution to accept the bid from Madoricela Badillo DelGado (Buyer) to purchase the County-owned affordable housing unit (Unit) located at 2615 Caspia Lane in Summerland for the sales price of $160,800.00, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Resolution, the Buyer’s contract and the attachments thereto;
b) Record a restrictive covenant to be recorded by Escrow concurrently with the remainder of the closing documents; and
c) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are 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.
page break
Consider recommendations regarding approval of Subrecipient Agreement to extend the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program utilizing HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds in Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Subrecipient Agreement for the distribution of HOME-ARP funds to Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS), allocating $6,964.00 in HOME-ARP funds for ongoing services as part of the local Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP), to be fully expended by December 31, 2025; and
b) 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 recommended action involves government fiscal activities which do not involve a commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding Microgrid Incentive Program Applications, First and Second Districts, as follows:
a) Authorize the Community Services Director to submit three Applications for New Cuyama East, New Cuyama West and Isla Vista to the Microgrid Incentive Program;
b) Authorize the Community Services Director and General Services Director to sign the Requisite Attestation Letters to be submitted with the respective Applications;
c) Authorize the Community Services Director to execute the Grant Agreement, if awarded, conditioned on no net cost to the County and subject to concurrence from Auditor, County Counsel and County Executive Officer; and
d) Determine that the recommended action is not a project per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15262, in which a project involving only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which Board has not approved, adopted, or funded.
page break
Consider recommendations regarding the Orcutt Community Park Lighting Phase 2, Project No. 61OBL (PRJ-000670), Award of Construction Contract; Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Community Services Department for the Orcutt Community Park Lighting Phase 2, Project No. 61OBL (PRJ-000670) (“Project”);
b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute, a contract in the amount of $973,000.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Diani Building Corp (“Contractor”), 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, or designee, to order changes or additions in the work being performed for the Project via change orders in the amount not to exceed $61,150.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142;
d) Approve the Budget Revision Request for completion of the Project (4/5 Vote Required); and
e) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed to the project, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project, and therefore these actions are within the scope of the project covered by the Addendum to SEIR, 03-EIR-05 approved by the Board of Supervisors for this project on April 3, 2024, and that therefore no new environmental document is required.
Consider recommendations regarding a Subrecipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) for the reservation of one bed at Dignity Moves Santa Barbara Street Village, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with GSS for the distribution of previously allocated General Fund money, in the total maximum amount not to exceed $50,776.00, for one reserved bed at the Dignity Moves Santa Barbara Street Village, with a contract term from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c); finding that the actions consist of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and Government Code Section 8698.4, finding that the action includes financial assistance for a homeless shelter.
page break
Consider recommendations regarding two Agreements for Professional Services with Norman A. Traub and Associates, and Kramer Workplace Investigations, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agreements with two (2) firms specializing in workplace investigations for contract periods November 18, 2025 to November 17, 2026, for $20,000.00 per Agreement, with the following firms: Norman A. Traub and Associates, and Kramer Workplace Investigations; 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)(5), because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Outside Counsel Renne Public Law Group, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Professional Legal Services between the County of Santa Barbara and Renne Public Law Group with a contract term ending June 30, 2027, and a not-to-exceed contract amount of $350,000.00; and
b) Determine that the above action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding appointments in Lieu of Election to the San Antonio Basin Water District Board of Directors, as follows:
a) Appoint two (2) Directors to the Board of the San Antonio Basin Water District in Lieu of
Election pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10515(a), with four-year terms expiring in December 2029:
i) Ken Hunter; and
ii) Victor Schaff; and
b) Determine that these activities are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) since the recommended actions are government administrative activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010878; and 0010883 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010873; and 0010884 (4/5 Vote Required).
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code with the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, as follows:
a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code as set forth above;
b) Consider and approve adoption of a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments to the California Fire Code; and
c) 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.
Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for fire protection services to State Responsibility Areas (SRA), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the State of California Standard Agreement (STD 213A) between the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and CAL FIRE for fire protection services to SRA for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, increasing the Agreement by $4,676,496.00, for a revised total amount not to exceed $69,018,207.00; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(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.
page break
Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of easements from the Lompoc Valley Parks, Recreation, and Pool Foundations, Inc. granting to the County of Santa Barbara public trails system and parking area for recreational access (APN 093-111-019), (RP Folio No. 004100), Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the acceptance of easements from The Lompoc Valley Parks, Recreation, and Pool Foundations, Inc granting to the County of Santa Barbara public hiking and biking trail system, and parking area for recreational access for the public;
b) Approve and authorize the Clerk of the Board to execute the original Certificate of Acceptance of the Easement Deed conveying public hiking and riding trail system, including a parking area for recreational access for the public on APN 093-111-019, granted by The Lompoc Valley Parks, Recreation, and Pool Foundations, Inc to the County of Santa Barbara; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from environmental review by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, No Possibility of Significant Effect.
Consider recommendations regarding the Behavioral Wellness (BWell) Sobering Center Modular Construction Contract Amendment No. 1, Project No. 23038 (PRJ-000679), Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 (Amendment) to Board Contract SCON-001981 with Quincon, Inc. (Agreement) for the BWell Sobering Center Modular, increasing the Contingency Amount by $122,696.00 to an amended Contingency Amount of 168,837.30, for an amended Maximum Aggregate Contract Amount of $847,396.30;
b) Ratify and approve Contract Change Order 001; and
c) 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.
page break
Consider recommendations regarding a Multi-Department Master Service Agreement (MSA), as follows:
a) Approve and direct the Chief Procurement Officer (Purchasing Agent) to execute and administer the Annual MSA with Government Consulting Partners, Inc., in the amount of $300,000.00, for the services specified in the respective Statement(s) of Work attached as Exhibit A to such MSA; and
b) Determine that the above action is not a “project” and is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because it is an organization or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Maria Administrative Building Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment with Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Upgrade (Project No. 23018), as follows:
a) Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, a General Construction Contract (Agreement) with Mesa Energy System, Inc. in the Base Contract Amount of $422,888.00, with a Contingency Amount not to exceed $33,645.00, for a Maximum Aggregate Contract Amount not to exceed $456,533.00, for construction and commissioning of new heating ventilation and air conditioning equipment with Building Energy Management System improvements at the Santa Maria Administration Building located at 511 Lakeside Avenue in Santa Maria, CA 93455;
b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his designee, to approve change orders to the Agreement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $33,645.00; and
c) Determine that the project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sections 15301 (minor alterations to existing facilities) and 15303 (limited construction of small facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.
Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement for Project No. 22024 for the Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building Seismic and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Upgrade Project, First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with A3 Engineering, LLP of Los Angeles, CA, to correct the maximum aggregate amount of the contract from $239,780.00 to $269,780.00 (a total increase of $30,000.00) to match the original cost proposal for a Maximum Compensation Limit of $293,758.00 for the Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building Seismic and HVAC Upgrades Project; and
b) Continue to find that the proposed action(s) do not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and approve the filing of a Notice of Exemption on that basis.
Consider recommendations regarding a Professional Service Agreement for Orcutt Library Environmental Services, Project No. PRJ-000233 (20056) Orcutt Library Facility, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) for environmental services in the base contract amount not to exceed $339,670.00 with UltraSystems Environmental Incorporated (Not a Local Vendor) for the Orcutt Library Environmental Services Project;
b) Authorize the Director of General Services or his Capital Division Chief designee to approve Supplemental Service Orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $33,967.00 to address changes or additions to the work being performed under the Professional Service Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Incorporated;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to (i) amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate the Agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement;
d) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010880; and
e) Find that the proposed action(s) does not constitute a project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to 14 CCR 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies that will result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Side Letter Agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 620, as follows:
a) Authorize the County Human Resources Department (“Human Resources”) to enter a Side Letter Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara (“County”) and the Service Employees International Union Local 620 (“Union”) (“Parties”, collectively) creating a special assignment pay for specified classifications in the Information Technology Department applicable to overnight offshore stays for equipment installation and maintenance; and
b) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, as they involve the maintenance of existing public structures that will result in no or negligible expansion of existing use and approve the filing of the attached Notice of Exemption on that basis.
Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code, titled Building Regulations, adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with local amendments, as follows:
a) Adopt the Ordinance (second reading) amending Chapter 10 of the Santa Barbara County Code, titled Building Regulations, adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Codes with local amendments;
b) Adopt a Resolution of Legislative Findings Supporting Amendments to the California Building Standards Codes; and
c) Determine that this ordinance amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility that the action in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Construction Record Destruction Request for the Public Works Department, Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Application for Destruction of Records consisting of closed Construction project files listed in the attached schedule, which are no longer necessary for County purposes or required to be kept by law; and
b) Determine that the proposed action is not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(5)) because the activity consists of organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding an award of Contract for the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring for Foothill Road Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement Over the Cuyama River, Bridge No. 51C-0381, Federal Aid No. BRLO-5951(184), County Project No. 862438; First District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office for the Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring for Foothill Road Low Water Crossing Bridge Replacement over the Cuyama River;
b) Award the Construction Contract for County Project No. 862438 in the amount of $693,670.00 to the lowest responsive and sole bidder, Quincon Inc.;
c) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for the Project, for a contingency amount up to $47,184.00 for a total not to exceed authorization of $740,854.00;
d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; and
e) Find that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the proposed actions are within the scope of the Proposed Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (16NGD-00000-00008) and Mitigation Monitoring Program adopted by the Board upon approval of the project on December 13, 2016, and therefore no new environmental document is required.
Consider recommendations regarding Consent to Assignment of Eggersmann North America Inc. (Board Contract No. 24211) to Eggersmann Recycling Technology Inc.; Third District, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Joint Request for Consent to Assignment by Eggersmann North America Inc., which would assign the existing Agreement between the County and Eggersmann North America Inc. to Eggersmann Recycling Technology Inc. including all rights and obligations contained therein; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the action consists of an administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Parolee Day Reporting Center Agreement with Community Solutions, Inc., as follows:
a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute a Professional Services Contract with Community Solutions, Inc. to authorize continued services for the two parolee Day Reporting Centers in Santa Barbara County for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 in an amount not to exceed $14,630,097.00; and
b) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR 15378(b)(5), in that they are government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment.
page break
Consider recommendations regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as follows:
a) Accept for filing the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, pursuant to California Government Code section 53646(b); and
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Approve the appointment of Betsy Schaffer, CPA, Auditor-Controller to the Treasury Oversight Committee pursuant to Government Code Section 27132.
Consider recommendations regarding the Independent Auditor Report on the Treasurer’s Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2025, the Independent Auditor’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting for the FY ended June 30, 2025, and the Independent Auditor’s Report on State Compliance for the FY ended June 30, 2025, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Treasurer’s Investment Pool Financial Statements with Independent Auditor’s Report for the FY ended June 30, 2025;
b) Receive and file the Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on compliance and other matters based on an Audit of Financial Statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards for the FY ended June 30, 2025;
c) Receive and file the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Treasurer’s compliance with the Treasury Oversight provisions contained in Sections 27130-27137 of the California Government Code for the FY ended June 30, 2025; and
d) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
page break
Board of Supervisors
Consider recommendations regarding the contribution of $5,000.00 to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $5,000.00 for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County funded by the Second District’s 990 funding allocation in General County Programs General Fund;
b) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County; 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 not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Approve the reappointment of Jacqueline Reid to the Commission for Women, term ending October 12, 2028, Second District.
Approve the reappointment of Thomas R. Parker to the Parks Commission, term ending January 1, 2028, Second District.
ADDENDUM
Item A-36) is added to the Administrative Agenda, as follows:
Administrative Item
Consider recommendations regarding the appointment of the Fire Chief, as follows:
a) Approve the appointment of Garrett Huff as the County of Santa Barbara Fire Chief, beginning December 8, 2025, at a bi-weekly base salary of $11,639.44 and with benefits consistent with those received by other appointed Santa Barbara County Department Heads under Resolution No. 25-218; and
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) because the recommended actions involve continuing administrative or maintenance activity.
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.
page break
Departmental Agenda
Planning Items and Public Hearings
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the adoption of a proposed Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee Ordinance for the Public Works Department services, as follows:
(EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance updating transportation impact mitigation fees for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Goleta and Orcutt Planning Areas;
b) Read the title of the Ordinance into the record and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; and
c) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda of December 9, 2025 to consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance, as follows:
i) Adopt the Ordinance (second reading) updating transportation impact mitigation fees for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to the Goleta and Orcutt Planning Areas;
ii) Adopt the updated fee schedule to take effect upon the effective date of the Ordinance; and
iii) Find that the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County approving charges that are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and are therefore not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a)(l), not a “project” as defined for purposes of the CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
page break
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Health Department Budget Rebalancing Plan to Address Revenue Shortfall for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Receive and file a presentation on the County Health Department’s outreach to community stakeholders and the Human Resource Department’s efforts with the unions to mitigate any potential layoffs;
b) Take no action on the County Health Department’s Rebalancing Plan to reduce 55.2 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary positions in the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because the recommended actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Department of Social Services (DSS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget Update and Rebalancing Plan, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 2 HR.)
a) Receive and file an update on the DSS budget and fiscal outlook;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010875 that adjusts revenues and expenditures to expected levels and removes funding for 58 vacant positions; and
c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
page break
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding adjustments to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Funding Policy, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Adopt the Resolution that updates the County of Santa Barbara OPEB (401(h) Account) Funding Policy by adjusting the minimum funding rate from 4% to 1.5% of total pensionable payroll, beginning January 1, 2026; 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 fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
Adjourned at 2:38 PM
Adjourned to
Tuesday, December 9, 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, November 18, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
http://www.countyofsb.org
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break
page break