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.
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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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10:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes of the November 18, 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 honoring the impact of 100 years of service to the County of Santa Barbara Health Department.
Adopt a Resolution honoring the 125th Anniversary of All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of December 2025 as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Assistant District Attorney Kelly Duncan upon her retirement from the District Attorney’s Office after 22 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Sheriff’s Custody Commander Shawn Lammer upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after 27 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Julie Hagen upon her retirement from the Public Works Department after 28 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Larry Haro of the Planning and Development Department as the December 2025 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County.
Honorary Resolutions
Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Chief Custody Deputy Vincent Wasilewski upon his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department after over 10 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County.
Administrative Items
Consider recommendations regarding the High Risk Pest Exclusion (HRPE) Program Agreement No. 25-0418-000-SG with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with the CDFA for inspection and enforcement activities in the HRPE program for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in the amount of $313,512.49; 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 CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
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Consider recommendations regarding the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program Agreement No. 24-0569-032-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an agreement with the CDFA to receive reimbursement and services related to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 in the amount of $267,292.00; 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 CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
Approve the appointment of Conner Held to the Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Consider recommendations regarding AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual and Five-Year Report Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, as follows:
a) Receive and Review the FY 2024-2025 AB1600 Mitigation Fee Annual and Five-Year Report which includes the financial activity and the fee schedules for Countywide, Orcutt, Goleta, South Coast, Santa Ynez, Lompoc and Santa Maria development impact fee programs and adopt the findings required by Government Code Section 66001(d) as included in the Report; 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.
Consider recommendations regarding a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Carpinteria for Franklin Creek Trail, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, pursuant to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plans approved by the Board on May 7, 2024 and May 13, 2025, respectively, a CDBG Capital (CDBG Capital) Subrecipient Agreement (Agreement) between the County and the City of Carpinteria for the Franklin Creek Trail Improvements Project; and
b) Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301, subdivision (d) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Consider recommendations regarding the second amended restricted use covenant imposed on real property for the operation of a homeless shelter and related services, First District, as follows:
a) Receive and file a report regarding the status of the PATH Shelter located at 816 Cacique, Santa Barbara;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Second Amendment to the Covenant to enable the City of Santa Barbara to purchase the property; and
c) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it consists of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Grant Agreement Between the County of Santa Barbara and the California Arts Council (CAC) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 State Local Partner (SLP) Grant, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Community Services Department Director to execute an agreement with the CAC to memorialize the terms and conditions of a grant in the amount of $71,539.00 for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, for Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture (SBCOAC) to support countywide arts administration, grantmaking, exhibitions, and community engagement through the SLP program; and
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because they consist of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding a first amendment to the Outside Counsel Contract with Meyers Nave, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute, on behalf of the County of Santa Barbara, a First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Meyers Nave in an amount not-to-exceed $2,225,000.00; 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 State CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding Assembly Bill 1243 and Senate Bill 684 in support of Polluters’ Pay Climate Superfund Legislation, as follows:
a) Adopt a resolution in support of “Polluters’ Pay Climate Superfund” Legislation; 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)(4) because it consists of the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding the approval of an application for Destruction of Records and Certification of Approval consisting of Clerk of the Board Records, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve an Application for the Destruction of Records and Certification of Approval consisting of Clerk of the Board Records that are no longer required by law to be retained, or are no longer necessary or required for County purposes; and
b) Determine that the proposed action is not a “project” under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as it is a governmental administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010844 and 0010879 (4/5 Vote Required).
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Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Drought Resilience Plan, as follows:
a) Receive and file the June 2025 Santa Barbara County Drought Resilience Plan, prepared by Lynker Corporation and GSI Water Solutions;
b) Authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to submit the June 2025 Santa Barbara County Drought Resilience Plan to the California State Department of Water Resources as evidence of completion of the County’s Drought Resilience Plan in accordance with the County Drought Resilience Planning 2023 Grant Agreement and Water Code section 10609.70(b); and
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a Project within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) Appointments, as follows:
a) Appoint members to the EMCC as follows:
i) Bette Jenkins, hospital representative, nominated by Marian Regional Medical Center;
ii) Ryan Stevens, hospital representative, nominated by Lompoc Valley Medical Center; and
iii) Terrance McGovern, emergency physician, nominated by the Hospital Association of Southern California; and
b) Determine the above action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Brandt VX, LLC for Professional Services for the Regional Fire Communications Center, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor between the County of Santa Barbara and Brandt VX, LLC, for specialized professional services, for a term beginning December 9, 2025, and ending no later than November 30, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $1,366,572.00, including contingencies of $124,234.00;
b) Approve and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to make immaterial amendments in accordance with the Agreement; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project 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 the More Mesa Conservation Easement (Folio No. 00102), Second District, as follows:
a) Approve and Authorize the Chair to execute a Deed of Conservation Easement in a form substantially similar to the included Deed creating and conveying an easement interest over real property located in the More Mesa preserve (Assessor Parcel Number: 065-320-004), to the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County;
b) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute any additional related documents and pay closing fees required to facilitate the County’s establishment and granting of the Conservation Easement; and
c) Determine that there is no possibility that the recommended action may have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Review for Exemption.
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Consider recommendations regarding Haven Energy Battery Energy Storage System Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Santa Barbara Social Services Building (234 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110);
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Naomi Schwartz Building (130 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101); and
c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding a Contract for Security Patrol Services and Authorization of Prior Invoices, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement for Services of Independent Contractor to provide security patrol services with Triumph Protection Group to include the period of July 1, 2025 and September 22, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $455,608.01; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a “project” and are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines because they are organization or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
Consider recommendations regarding execution of a Quitclaim Deed releasing a portion of an Existing Trail Easement within Assessor’s Parcel Number 005-080-021, (201 Olive Street), (RP Folio No. 004120), First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Quitclaim Deed releasing a portion of an existing trail easement from the County of Santa Barbara to Joseph and Allison Zibulewsky; and
b) Determine that there is no possibility that the recommended action may have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Review for Exemption.
Consider recommendations regarding an agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 70-AP-22, Santa Maria, Fifth District, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 25AGP-00009 consisting of 132.89 acres located approximately two miles west of the City of Santa Maria, with West Main Street (Route 166) being the main arterial road running approximately 0.5 miles south of the site and approximately five miles east of the City of Guadeloupe (APN 117-160-050);
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 25AGP-00009;
c) Authorize recordation by the Clerk of the Board; and
d) Find that the proposed action is an administrative activity of the County that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).
Consider recommendations regarding an update on the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program, as follows:
a) Receive and file a report on the status of the Isla Vista Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program; and
b) Determine that the above action is 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 the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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Consider recommendations regarding the Statement of Final Quantities for Laguna County Sanitation District Wastewater Reclamation Plant Phase 1 Upgrade, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for the construction of the Laguna County Sanitation District Wastewater Reclamation Plant Phase 1 Upgrade Project, Project No. PLEXP1; Board Contract Number BC20122, on file in the Public Works Department, for work performed and materials supplied by W.M. Lyles Company, Incorporated, (not a local vendor), in the amount of $55,712,110.25, 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 Laguna County Sanitation District Pond Lining Project, Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows:
Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District:
a) Approve plans and specifications for the Pond Lining Project, Project No. STMPN2, on file in the Laguna County Sanitation District office;
b) Authorize the Public Works Director to advertise and receive construction bids for the Pond Lining Project, Project No. STMPN2; and
c) Determine that the advertising for and receipt of bids is an administrative and fiscal activity which will not result in changes in the environment and therefor the action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 153789(b)(5).
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Consider recommendations regarding Proposed Parking Restrictions in the First and Third Districts, as follows:
a) Adopt a Resolution to establish new and modify current parking restrictions in the First and Third Districts; and
b) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.
Consider recommendations regarding Hummel Drive and Union Valley Parkway Traffic Signal, County Project No. 862453, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications on file in the Public Works Department Office for construction of the Hummel Drive and Union Valley Parkway Traffic Signal, County Project No. 862453 (PRJ-000837);
b) Award the construction contract for the Hummel Drive and Union Valley Parkway Traffic Signal, in the amount of $723,381.00 to the lowest responsive bidder, G. Sosa Construction Inc., P.O. Box 2367, Nipomo, CA 93444, subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the plans and specifications applicable to the project, as required under California law;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the construction contract for County Project No. 862453, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor Controller, and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives;
d) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for the Hummel Drive and Union Valley Parkway Project, for a contingency amount of up to $48,670.00, for the construction of County Project No. 862453 for a total amount not to exceed authorization of $772,051.00;
e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010901 to increase appropriations of $1,149,000.00 in Public Works Roads; and
f) Determine that this Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c) (as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities), as set forth in the CEQA Notice of Exemption, dated December 16, 2025.
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Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funding under the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Habitat Enhancement Project, Fifth District, as follows:
a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit an application and supporting documents with the State of California to carry out the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Habitat Enhancement Project through the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program, with an anticipated award of $160,000.00;
b) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, (i) to execute an agreement in similar form to the Example Grant Award Agreement upon review and approval of County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller, or their designees, when the anticipated funding is awarded for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program grant, and (ii) to execute any additional documents required to obtain the award; and
c) Determine the above actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5) because these actions consist of governmental funding mechanisms and/or organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
ADDENDUM
Item A-34) on the Administrative Agenda is amended to include the Board of Directors as a Sponsor:
Consider recommendations regarding a Summary of Final Quantities for the Lower Mission Creek Reach 2B-2 Debris Rack Repair Project, First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed for the Lower Mission Creek Reach 2B-2 Debris Rack Repair Project (Project No. 23STM1-S05C) by the contractor CGS Engineering Corporation (a local vendor) in the amount of $359,130.00; and
b) Determine that the above action is an organizational and administrative activity of government, and not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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Consider recommendations regarding an agreement with Career Team, LLC to Provide Transitional Jobs Program Services and Employer of Record Services, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Career Team, LLC to operate Transitional Jobs Program and provide Employer of Record services for a total contract amount not to exceed $408,054.00 for the period of December 9, 2025 through May 7, 2027;
b) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to extend the Agreement 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;
c) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute Work Site Agreement (Exhibit E of the Agreement with Career Team, LLC for Transitional Jobs Program) for work site placement of participants;
d) Authorize the Director of Social Services, or designee, to adjust the Line Item Budget of the Agreement without exceeding the total contract amount; and
e) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
Board of Supervisors
Approve the reappointment of Keith McLellan to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Third District.
Approve the reappointment of Pam Flynt-Tambo to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Third District.
Approve the reappointment of Felicia Luong to the Commission for Women, term ending January 1, 2029, Third District.
Approve the reappointment of Allan Jones to the Oak Hill Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2029, Third District.
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Approve the reappointment of Art Kaslow to the Oak Hill Cemetery District Board of Directors, term ending December 31, 2029, Third District.
Consider recommendations regarding the Contribution of $50,000.00 for Collective Cultures Creating Change (C4) Combating Youth Violence Project, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $50,000.00 for C4 Combating Youth Violence Project from Third District Discretionary Funds held in Dept 990 fund balance;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010905 to increase Appropriations of $50,000.00 in General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies funded by a $32,500.00 release of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance and a $17,500.00 release of Committed General County Programs fund balance;
c) Find that the above program is necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the County; and
d) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Approve the appointment of Linda Kestler to the Commission for Women, term ending December 31, 2027, Fourth District.
Hearing Requests
Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 6, Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances, as follows:
a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara amending Chapter 6, Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; and
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to the 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.
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.
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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)
Bolthouse Land Company, LLC et al. v. All Persons Claiming a Right to Extract or Store Groundwater in the Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin (No. 3-013) et al.; Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BCV-21-101927.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54957)
Public employee performance evaluation: County Executive Officer
Report from Closed Session
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Departmental Agenda
Planning Items and Public Hearings
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Extra-Help Services and Retirement Waiver for Community Services Department (CSD), as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)
a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of retired County employee Sherman Hansen is necessary to fill a critical need in the CSD before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement;
b) Approve and authorize the CSD Director to appoint retired employee Sherman Hansen as an Extra-Help employee to assist in park special projects and on a part-time basis, not to exceed 960 hours of annual service, with an effective start date of December 22, 2025; and
c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Jail Data Analysis Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a report on behalf of the CCP on the County jail population and recommendations on possible population reduction strategies; and
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Community Corrections Partnership’s Warrant Analysis and Strategies, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a presentation on active warrants held in Santa Barbara County analyzed by type, recency of issue date, severity of offense, and age range of defendant; review current strategies to mitigate the warrant backlog; and discuss key takeaways from the warrant analysis; and
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Soutar Appeal of the County Planning Commission Approval of the Mission Isla Vista Partners LP Housing Development, Case No. 25APL-00010, Goleta Community Plan Area, Second District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)
a) Deny the appeal, Case No. 25APL-00010;
b) Make the required findings for approval of the project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and 24CDP-00021, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings;
c) Determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21159.25 (Attachment C of Board Letter dated September 9, 2025); and
d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and 24CDP-00021, subject to the revised conditions of approval.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
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Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of a proposed Transportation Impact Mitigation Fee Ordinance for the Public Works Department services, as follows:
a) 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;
b) Adopt the updated fee schedule to take effect upon the effective date of the Ordinance; and
c) 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).
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Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services, as follows:
a) Determine that the adoption of an Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Department Services is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15273(a)(1) and 15378(b)(5); and
b) Adopt (Second Reading) “An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services”.
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Adjourned at 7:10 PM
Adjourned to
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building
Board Hearing Room
511 East Lakeside Parkway
Santa Maria
Challenges
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Announcements
The meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
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