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Roy Lee
Supervisor, District 1
Nonpartisan officeElected
61meetings
57attended
33spoke in
512speaking turns
2bodies
64votes
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Local Agency Formation Commission

2026-09-04Regular Meetingabsentdid not speak
2026-08-06Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 6
Abstain
motion and a second. Madam Clerk would you please call the roll?Passed · 6–0
Aye
motion and a second. Madam Clerk, would you please call the rollPassed · 5–0
Aye
motion and a second and that would be inclusive of the annexation, the sphere of influence amendment Finding. Correct? Thank you, Madam ClerPassed · 7–0
Aye
motion and a second. Madam Clerk, would you please call the roll?Passed · 7–0
Aye
Motion by Commissioner Nelson. Madam Clerk, call the rollPassed · 7–0
Aye
motion and a second. I would ask the clerk to call the rollPassed · 7–0
2026-05-07Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 4
Abstain
motion and a second. Assuming there are no comments please call the rollPassed · 4–0
Aye
move the consent calendar be approved. Thank you, I would I would ask for a roll callPassed · 6–0
Aye
motion and a second, I would ask our clerk to please call the roll.Passed · 6–0
Aye
motion? Not hearing any. Commissioner Patino, you ready? I'd call ask the clerk to call the rollPassed · 6–0
2026-04-02Regular Meetingabsentdid not speak
2026-03-05Regular Meetingabsentdid not speak
2026-02-05Regular Meetingabsentdid not speak

Board of Supervisors

How they voted 1
No
1) 26-00776 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Jeremy and Megan Raff Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax Final Audit Determination, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Consider an appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax final audit determination for Jeremy and Megan Raff. The appeal was filed by Jeremy and Megan Raff. b) Consider taking the following actions: i) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of Transient Occupancy Tax, interest and penalties assessed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on Jeremy and Megan Raff in the amount of $65,840.11; ii) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver or meaningful reduction of Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest totaling $65,840.11; iii) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement; iv) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and v) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2
How they voted 1
Aye
1) 26-00691 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding California Municipal Finance Authority Issuance of Qualified 501(c)(3) Bonds on Behalf of Step Up Housing, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.)a) Hold a public hearing in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 regarding the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, to finance or refinance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of a multifamily rental housing project located at 4036 Cedarhurst Drive, Santa Maria, California, and consider public comment;b) Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority qualified 501(c)(3) bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $60,000,000.00 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of Knollwood Meadows Apartments, and certain other matters relating thereto; andc) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 2–0
How they voted 1
Aye
A-27) 26-00380 Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director's Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions for the Transportation Division, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids; b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director; c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency action, by a 4/5 vote, until the actions are terminated; andd) Determine that these emergency actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(d) and Section 15301(c) on January 13, 2026. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on January 7, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption.Passed · 4–0
2026-04-27Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
2026-04-23Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 3
Aye
A-17) 26-00316 Consider recommendations regarding the Professional Services Agreement with CJM Petroleum Consulting (CJMPC) to Conduct Amortization Study, as follows:a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a Professional Services Agreement with CJMPC ("Agreement") to conduct an amortization study of onshore oil and gas extraction operations, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00; andb) 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.Passed · 3–2
Aye
A-19) 26-00336 Consider recommendations regarding the Support for Assembly Bill (AB) 2257 - County Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, as follows:a) Adopt a position to support AB 2257, which would allow any County Board of Supervisors to create a Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and shift authority over county jails from the Sheriff to the Department, pursuant to the Legislative Program Committee recommendation; andb) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).Passed · 3–2
Aye
3) 26-00350 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding options related to the implementation of an Office of Inspector General pursuant to Government Code Section 25303.7, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Receive and file a report on oversight options related to the Sheriff's Office, including implementation of an Office of Inspector General per Government Code Section 25303.7;b) Provide direction as appropriate; 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 to the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
2026-04-07Special Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 1
Aye
1) 26-00294 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Richards Ranch Reorganization Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) File No. 24-08 Tax Exchange Arbitration, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file a report on the outcome of the advisory arbitration regarding a property tax exchange between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Santa Maria as required by the proposed Richards Ranch Reorganization Annexation to the City of Santa Maria LAFCO File No. 24-08; b) Reject the property tax exchange offer selected by the contracted arbitrator, based upon certain findings of fact; 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: APPROVEPassed · 3–1
How they voted 2
Aye
A-21) 26-00211 Consider recommendations regarding the 2026 Critical Projects for Legislative Funding, as follows: a) Approve the 2026 Critical Projects for Legislative Funding list as the County’s priorities for state and federal funding opportunities; b) Authorize County staff and legislative advocates to choose which projects from the list to submit for state and federal funding opportunities based on the specific criteria for each funding opportunity; and c) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Passed · 4–1
Aye
8) 26-00192 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding time extension requests for the installation of multi-technology carbon filtration for cannabis odor control, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) CP1 Supply Systems Inc / 4505 Foothill Road, Case No. 25TEX-00026:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 2-month time extension to May 18, 2026, Case No. 25TEX-00026; b) Emmawood B1 LLC / 5888 Via Real, Case No. 25TEX-00027:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 2-month time extension to May 18, 2026, Case No. 25TEX-00027:c) Valley Crest Farms / 5980 Casitas Pass, Case No. 26TEX-00001:i) Make the required findings for denial;ii) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, determine that CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves; iii) Deny the time extension request, Case No. 26TEX-00001:d) CKC Farms, Inc. and Life Remedy Farms, Inc. / 5138 Foothill Road, Case No. 26TEX-00002:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 6-month time extension to September 18, 2026, Case No. 26TEX-00002;e) Bosim 1628 Management Company LLC / 1628 Cravens Ln, Case No. 26TEX-00003:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 12-month time extension to March 18, 2027, Case No. 26TEX-00003;f) New Generation Farms, Inc. and Blue Whale Agriculture, Inc. / 5775 Casitas Pass Rd, Case No. 26TEX-00004:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 6-month time extension to September 18, 2026, Case No. 26TEX-00004;g) Primetime Farms, Inc. / 5554 Casitas Pass Rd, Case No. 26TEX-00005: i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 6-month time extension to September 18, 2026, Case No. 26TEX-00005; andh) G and K Produce / K and G Flowers / 3480 Via Real, Case No. 26TEX-00006:i) Make the required findings for approval;ii) Determine that the activity is not a "Project" subject to CEQA review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since it is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; andiii) Approve a 12-month time extension to March 18, 2027, Case No. 26TEX-00006.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
How they voted 4
Aye
Approval of Minutes of the February 3, 2026 MeetingPassed · 5–0
Aye
County Executive Officer’s ReportPassed · 4–0
Aye
A-10) 26-00116 Consider recommendations regarding the North Branch Jail Expansion Project - Award Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Construction Management (CM); Project No. 23040, Fifth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with STV Construction, Inc., a California Corporation, to provide CM services during the design competition and selection, design-build entity design and construction, closeout, and post construction phases for the proposed new North Branch Jail Expansion project, located at 2301 Black Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455 (APN 113-210-022/024), in an amount not to exceed $5,072,320.00; b) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief designee, to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed 5% or $253,616.00 as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142(b); 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. 0010960; ande) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 5–0
Aye
2) 26-00127 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Sheriff's Office Overtime Usage Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Receive and file a report on Sheriff's Office overtime usage from FY 2024-2025;b) Request the Sheriff's Office to continue to explore and implement additional controls to manage and reduce overtime use and exercise appropriate management controls;c) Direct further review and/or audit of issues noted in the report by the Auditor-Controller's Office, as well as other findings as determined by the Auditor-Controller, as appropriate; d) Direct the Human Resources Director to explore available options to increase accountability and control over overtime and compensatory time use and costs through upcoming labor negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs' Association (DSA) and Sheriff's Managers Association (SMA);e) Provide other direction, as appropriate; andf) 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 to the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–0
2026-02-03Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 6
Aye
Approval of Minutes of the January 13, 2026 MeetingPassed · 5–0
Aye
County Executive Officer’s ReportPassed · 5–0
Aye
A-20) 26-00057 Consider recommendations regarding the California Coastal Commission Conditional Certification of the Local Coastal Program Amendment for Rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, as follows:a) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission's certification of the Coastal Land Use Plan amendment (Resolution No. 24-93) of the County's Local Coastal Program amendment for rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-24-0028-1-Part B);b) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission's conditional certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5208 and Ordinance No. 5209), zoning map and zoning text, respectively, of the County's Local Coastal Program amendment for rezones for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-24-0028-1-Part B);c) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission's conditional certification of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance amendment (Ordinance No. 5208 and Ordinance No. 5209) with suggested modifications, accepting and agreeing to the suggested modifications, agreeing to issue Coastal Development Permits for the total area included in the conditionally certified Local Coastal Program, and adopting the Local Coastal Program amendment with the suggested modifications; d) Determine that the Board of Supervisors' action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15265; ande) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted resolution to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission.Passed · 5–0
Aye
A-34) 26-00084 Consider recommendations regarding a Santa Barbara County Stand Down Update, as follows: a) Receive an oral report from Supervisor Lavagnino regarding the 2025 Santa Barbara County Stand Down event; and b) Determine that the above actions are organizational or administrative activities of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.Passed · 5–0
Aye
1) 26-00055 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Extra Help Service and Retirement Waiver for Sheriff’s Office, as follows: (EST. TIME: 5 MIN.) a) In accordance with California Government Code Section 7522.56(f)(1), certify that the appointment of County Employee Jose Ayala, Communications Dispatch Supervisor, is necessary to fill a critical need in the Sheriff’s Office before 180 days have passed from his date of retirement; b) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to appoint retired employee, Jose Ayala, as an Extra Help employee to assist with critical technical projects within the dispatch center on a part-time basis not to exceed 960 hours or annual service with an appointment effective February 2, 2026; and c) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or discal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 5–0
Aye
2) 26-00052 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Progress Update on the One Climate Initiative, 2030 Climate Action Plan and Energy Assurance Plan, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Receive and file the One Climate Initiative 5-Year Review, the One Climate Initiative 2025 Progress Report, the 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Memo, and the Summary of Policy Impacts on Local Climate Action; 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)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVEPassed · 5–0
2026-01-05Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 2
Aye
A-34) 25-01057 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); andb) Adopt (Second Reading) "An Ordinance Amending Fees for Planning and Development Services".Passed · 4–1
Aye
6) 25-01067 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission Approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, Third, Fourth, and First Districts, as flows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 15 MIN.) a) Approve the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026; b) Make the required findings for denial of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits; c) Determine that denial of the requests is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15270(a); and d) Deny the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 2–1
How they voted 1
Aye
A-13) 25-00993 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.Passed · 4–1
How they voted 2
Aye
3) 25-00942 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, First, Third, and Fourth, Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HR.) a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026; b) Make the required findings for approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the requests are not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and d) Grant de novo approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, subject to the Conditions of Approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
Aye
3) 25-00942 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the appeals of the Planning Commission approval of the Sable Offshore Corporation’s Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the Santa Ynez Unit (SYU), Pacific Offshore Pipeline Company (POPCO) Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System Final Development Plan (FDP) Permits, First, Third, and Fourth, Districts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 3 HR.) a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026; b) Make the required findings for approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; c) Determine the requests are not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and d) Grant de novo approval of the Change of Owner, Operator, and Guarantor for the respective SYU, POPCO Gas Plant, and Las Flores Pipeline System FDP Permits, subject to the Conditions of Approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
2025-11-03Special Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 1
Aye
3) 25-00921 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the framework, approach and budget to phaseout oil & gas operations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.) a) Authorize staff to initiate work on developing an ordinance to prohibit drilling of new oil and gas wells and to initiate work on preparing a Request for Proposals to undertake an amortization study to determine an appropriate period to phase out existing oil and gas facilities/operations; b) Direct Planning & Development Department staff to add this project to the Long-Range Planning Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and adjust work on other projects, as necessary; c) Provide additional direction to staff regarding the framework and/or approach; andd) Determine that the proposed actions are not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because providing direction to staff is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that itself will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2
2025-10-07Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 1
Aye
A-15) 25-00851 Consider recommendations regarding appointment of Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators, Santa Barbara County Code of Ordinances Chapter 11A - Mobilehome Rent Control, as follows: a) Reappoint the following candidate to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators: i) Luis Esparza, Attorney at Law; b) Appoint the following four (4) candidates to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators: i) L. Donald Boden, Attorney at Law; ii) Janean Acevedo Daniels, Attorney at Law; iii) John Derrick, Attorney at Law; and iv) Janet K. McGinnis, Attorney at Law; c) Appoint the following additional candidate to the County of Santa Barbara’s Panel of prospective Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators, in the event that a resignation or other removal reduces the panel to less than five (5): i) Joan Vignocchi, Attorney at Law; and d) Determine that the Board’s appointment and reappointment of Mobilehome Rent Control Arbitrators is not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), as it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 4–0
2025-09-23Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 2
No
A-20) 25-00830 Consider recommendations regarding Management Classification and Compensation Refinement, as follows: a) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution to revise the County of Santa Barbara’s Classification and Salary Plan Section 2 - to establish additional management classifications and salary ranges and delete unused management classifications; revise Section 3 - Salary Schedules effective October 13, 2025; and revise Section 4 - Department Position Allocation consistent with the June 24, 2024 implementation of the management classification changes that allowed certain employees with existing civil service status to retain that status until leaving their current position; b) Adopt the Resolution which amends the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Management, Appointed Executive, and Confidential Unrepresented Employees (Resolution No. 24-187) previously approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 23, 2024, and amended June 16, 2024, July 16, 2024, and August 27, 2024; c) Authorize the Human Resources Director to apply Management General Salary Increases in 2026 and subsequent years, up to a maximum of 1.5% annually, to employees who will be Y-rated as a result of their placement in the revised classification structure on October 13, 2025 (item (a) above), as an exception to general Y-rating rules; and d) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are 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.Passed · 4–1
Aye
A-22) 25-00829 Consider recommendations regarding Building and Safety Classification and Compensation Changes, as follows: a) Adopt an amendment to the Salary Resolution to revise the County of Santa Barbara’s Classification and Salary Plan Sections 2 and 3 to establish additional classifications and salary ranges; adjust the titles and salary ranges for other classifications in the Building and Safety Division of the Planning and Development Department; and establish a new allowance; and b) Determine that the above actions are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) since the recommended actions are 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.Passed · 3–1
2025-09-16Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 1
Aye
2) 25-00801 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the 2025 County Legislative Platform, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Amend the 2025 County Legislative Platform to advocate for improved immigration reform, to include requirements for law enforcement officer identification and civil rights protections; and b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–0
2025-09-09Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 3
Aye
A-7) 25-00763 Consider recommendations regarding a Funding Commitment Letter for Brisa Encina Affordable Apartments, Fourth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Community Services Department (CSD), pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Action Plan approved by the Board on May 7, 2024, to execute a HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Funding Commitment Letter between the County and the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO), in the amount of $1,500,000.00, for the Brisa Encina Affordable Supportive Housing Development (Project); and b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of projects that are subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are not projects as they are 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 impact on the environment.Passed · 4–1
Aye
A-10) 25-00768 Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010781; 0010785; 0010794; 0010796; 0010797; and 0010798 (4/5 Vote Required).Vote recorded · 1–1
Aye
4) 25-00783 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: 1 HR. 10 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; and d) Grant de novo approval of the project, Case Nos. 24DVP-00005 and 24CDP-00021, subject to the conditions of approval. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 3–2
2025-08-26Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
How they voted 3
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A-9) 25-00734 Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with The Fund for Santa Barbara to administer a fifth cycle of the County of Santa Barbara Racial Equity Grant Program, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Regranting Agreement with The Fund for Santa Barbara administration of a Racial Equity Grant Program for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for the period of September 15, 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 15378(b)(4), as the action involves the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.Vote recorded · 2–0
Aye
1) 25-00749 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding County Support for State Legislation Senate Bills 627 and 805, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Adopt a position to support California State Senate Bill 627, which would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from masking under most circumstances;b) Adopt a position to support California State Senate Bill 805, which would require federal, state, and local law enforcement officers to display identification; c) Receive and file an update on Board direction from the July 15, 2025 Board hearing; andd) Find that the proposed actions are organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under (California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5).COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 4–1
No
4) 25-00746 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution for Environmental Health Services (EHS) relating to Retail Food Facility Fees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.)a) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for EHS relating to Retail Food Facilities;b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to extend the term of and make certifications for the grant funding allocation award of $44,548.47 in Assembly Bill (AB) 178 Local Government Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation Assistance Program funding through the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health for the extended deadline period of May 31, 2025 through November 30, 2025 with no change to the total grant amount; andc) 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 Guideline section 15378(b)(4), since the recommended actions are the creation of governmental 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, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2
2025-08-19Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-25) 25-00415 Consider recommendations regarding the adoption (Second Reading) of a proposed Fee Ordinance for Public Works Transportation Division’s Development Review and Plan Check Review services, as follows: a) Adopt the Ordinance (Second Reading) updating fees for the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department, pertaining to Transportation Division’s review of subdivision maps and other documents related to development review and plan check review; and b) 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) and not a "project" as defined for purposes of CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and (b)(5).Passed · 4–1
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Board Deliberation and Decision-MakingPassed · 4–2
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Board Deliberation and Decision-MakingPassed · 5–0
2025-06-10Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-30) 25-00504 Consider recommendations regarding the reaffirmation of County opposition to new offshore oil leasing in response to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM’s) 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Leasing Program, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution reaffirming the County of Santa Barbara’s opposition to new offshore oil leasing off the coast of California in response to BOEM’s request for information regarding preparation of the 2025-2030 National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program, as published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2025 (Federal Register Doc. No. 2025-07479); and b) Determine that the 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)(5), as they are administrative government activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Passed · 3–2
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A-19) 25-00382 Consider recommendations regarding Environmental Health Services Fees, as follows: a) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste; b) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Monitoring Wells and Borings; c) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Site Mitigation; d) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA); and e) Find that approval of the above recommended actions i-iv is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B) because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a "Project" as defined for purposes of CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.Passed · 3–1
2025-05-20Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
2025-05-13Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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5) 25-00382 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding Environmental Health Services Fees, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Receive and file a presentation regarding Environmental Health Services' Fee Schedule Resolutions and Ordinances; b) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Public Swimming Pools;c) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems, Pumping, Maintenance and Disposal Services, Sewage Violation Inspections, and Land Development Review Services; d) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Organized Camps and Housing Complaint Inspections;e) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Body Art;f) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Public Water Systems (California Safe Drinking Water Act);g) Adopt a Resolution amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Water Wells and Private Water Systems;h) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste;i) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Monitoring Wells and Borings;j) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Site Mitigation;k) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA);l) Read the titles of the above Ordinances amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste, Monitoring Wells and Borings, Site Mitigation, and Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) into the record and waive full reading of these Ordinances; m) Find that approval of the recommended actions a) - l) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B) because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a "Project" as defined for purposes of CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. n) Continue the hearing on Environmental Health Services' Fee Ordinances to the Administrative Agenda of June 3, 2025, to consider recommendations, as follows:i) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Solid Waste; ii) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Monitoring Wells and Borings; iii) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Site Mitigation;iv) Consider and approve the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending fees for Environmental Health Services relating to Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA);v) Find that approval of the above recommended actions i-iv is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A) and (B) because the fees will be used for operating expenses and for the purchase of supplies, equipment and materials; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 because the proposed actions are administrative activities of the County, which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a "Project" as defined for purposes of CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–1
Aye
8) 25-00399 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding options to address emissions from Oil & Gas Operations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR. 30 MIN.)a) Provide direction to staff regarding potential actions to address emissions from oil and gas operations, including:i) Preparation of ordinance amendments prohibiting new drilling, orii) Maintain status quo and allow acceptance of permits applications for new drilling; oriii) Provide other direction to staff, as appropriate;b) Direct staff to maintain status quo and exclude oil and gas operations from the 2030 Climate Action Plan; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA Guidelines) Section 15378(b)(5) because providing direction to staff is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that itself will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–1
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3) 25-00294 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Workforce Housing Study, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive a presentation on the Workforce Housing Study, which identifies implementation actions to increase the availability of affordable workforce housing in Santa Barbara County; b) Direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lower- to moderate-income workforce affordable housing development at the current site of the Probation building (123 East Carrillo Street, in Santa Barbara), and return to the Board for authorization to issue the RFP; c) Provide direction to staff whether to focus on development of housing or installation of solar panels in the downtown campus parking lot; if housing is selected, direct staff to examine the feasibility of utilizing the current site of the Engineering building (123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara), Human Resources building (1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara) and the Administrative building parking lot (105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara) for housing; and d) 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. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 0–1
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4) 25-00266 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an update on current renovations at the Main Jail and potential expansion of the Northern Branch Jail (NBJ), as follows: (EST. TIME: 2 HR.) a) Receive an update on renovations at the Main Jail and options for new construction at the NBJ; b) Regarding the NBJ: i) Direct staff to proceed with finalizing design for Option 1 (new construction of one housing unit for a total jail system of 748 beds) and issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to select potential Design Build teams; or ii) Direct staff to proceed with finalizing design for Option 1.5 (new construction of 1.5 housing units for a total jail system of 876 beds) and issue RFQ to select potential Design Build teams; or iii) Direct staff to proceed with obtaining designs for Option 2 (new construction of 2 housing units for a total jail system of 1,004 beds) and issue RFQ to select potential Design Build teams; c) Approve and authorize staff to develop funding strategies to address the operational and debt service budgetary impacts for the selected option; d) Approve and authorize staff to negotiate an amendment to the existing ground lease boundary at the NBJ with the State of California; e) Approve and authorize the County Executive Office to work with the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office, County Counsel and Auditor-Controller’s Office to develop feasible debt issuance strategies; f) Provide other direction as appropriate; and g) Find that these actions are not a "project" within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of an organizational or administrative activity of government which will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and exempt from the provisions of the CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 as a feasibility and planning study for possible future actions that have not been approved, adopted, or funded, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYVote recorded · 0–2
2025-03-18Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-13) 25-00163 Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A to amend Sections 46A-2, 46A-3, 46A-4, 46A5, and 46A-6 and implement the specific actions described in Program 4 of the County of Santa Barbara 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (HEU); andb) 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.Passed · 3–1
2025-03-14Special Meetingpresentdid not speak
2025-03-11Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-3) 25-00163 Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A to amend Sections 46A-2, 46A-3, 46A-4, 46A5, and 46A-6 and implement the specific actions described in Program 4 of the County of Santa Barbara 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (HEU); and b) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the 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.Passed · 4–1
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A-13) 25-00185 Consider recommendations regarding a Community Forum on Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria, as follows: a) Authorize a special meeting to host a Community Forum on Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria to be held in Carpinteria City Hall Chambers on March 14, 2025. The purpose of this forum is to provide additional opportunity to hear from the community on the needs for improved cannabis odor control; b) Determine that these actions do not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5); and c) Provide any additional direction to staff, as appropriate.Passed · 3–2
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A-10) 25-00109 Consider amendments to the Compensation Ordinance and Resolution for Elected Officials, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance to index salaries of Members of the Board of Supervisors to seventy percent (70%) of the base salary for a California Superior Court Judge, effective May 12, 2025, resulting in a 48.8% salary increase, for an annual salary of approximately $171,309.00, with future salary adjustments to be effective annually in the pay period in which January 15th falls, and set the biweekly allowance for the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to 2% of salary; and b) Determine pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above actions are 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 and are therefore not a project subject to environmental review.Passed · 3–1
No
A-11) 25-00112 Consider recommendations regarding an Exclusive Ambulance Services Provider Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and American Medical Response West (AMR), as follows: a) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5182, Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 5, titled Ambulances that established a non-exclusive system to regulate, set rates for, issue permits for, and contract with ambulance services; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a "Project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline 15387(b)(5) because the action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Passed · 3–2
Aye
5) 25-00163 Consider recommendations regarding an Ordinance to Amend County Code Chapter 46A - Inclusionary Housing, as follows: a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 46A to amend Sections 46A-2, 46A-3, 46A-4, 46A5, and 46A-6 and implement the specific actions described in Program 4 of the County of Santa Barbara 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (HEU); andb) Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the 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.Passed · 4–1
2025-02-11Regular Meetingpresentdid not speak
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A-11) 25-00112 Consider recommendations regarding an Exclusive Ambulance Services Provider Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and American Medical Response West (AMR), as follows:a) Repeal Ordinance 5182 that rescinded and replaced Chapter 5 of the Santa Barbara County Code (Ambulances) on June 20, 2023, which will nullify the actions to approve the permit for the Fire District and deny the permit for AMR taken thereunder;b) Approve the introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5182, Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 5, titled Ambulances that established a non-exclusive system to regulate, set rates for, issue permits for, and contract with ambulance services;c) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive further reading of the Ordinance in full; d) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with AMR to provide ambulance services for the Santa Barbara County Exclusive Operating Area with an annual cost reimbursement to the County in the amount of up to $3,989,831.00 for performance period of February 11, 2025 through February 10, 2029. If the County or AMR does not provide written notice of withdrawal six (6) months before the end of the applicable term the Agreement will automatically renew for one (1) year terms not to exceed beyond February 10, 2033; e) Approve and authorize the Director of the Public Health Department and the Local Emergency Medical Services Authority to make immaterial changes such as correcting clerical errors and updating contact information, upon review and concurrence by the Offices of the County Executive, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller, as may be applicable;f) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a "Project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline 15387(b)(5) because the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and g) Continue the item to the Administrative Agenda of March 4, 2025 to consider adoption of the Ordinance, as follows:i) Consider the adoption (second reading) of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 5182, Santa Barbara County Code, Chapter 5, titled Ambulances that established a non-exclusive system to regulate, set rates for, issue permits for, and contract with ambulance services; and ii) Determine that the above recommended action is not a "Project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guideline 15387(b)(5) because the action is an organizational or administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.Vote recorded · 0–1
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3) 25-00089 HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance, and associated Comprehensive Plan amendments to adopt updated Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance amendments (Case Nos. 24ORD-00001, 24ORD-00002, 24ORD-00003, 24GPA-00001, and 24GPA-00002), as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, for the Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Case Nos. 24GPA-00001 and 24GPA-00002, and the Ordinance Amendments, Case Nos. 24ORD-00001, 24ORD-00002, and 24ORD-00003;b) Determine that the Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Nos. 24GPA-00001 and 24GPA-00002, the Ordinance Amendments, Case Nos. 24ORD-00001, 24ORD-00002, and 24ORD-00003, and the design guidelines amendments are exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15265;c) Approve the Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance Amendments by taking the following actions:i) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County LUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00001), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the MLUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00002), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; andiii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Case No. 24ORD-00003) of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code;d) Adopt a Resolution approving Case No. 24GPA-00001, amending the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element in the following ways:i) Amend Development Standard VIS-SYV-1.10, amend Development Standard VIS-SYV-3.1, and delete Attachment H, of the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan;ii) Amend Development Standard VIS-LA-1.2.3 of the Los Alamos Community Plan; andiii) Amend Development Standard VIS-EGV-1I, amend Development Standard VIS-EGV-1M, and delete Development Standard VIS-EGV-1O, of the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan;e) Adopt a Resolution approving Case No. 24GPA-00002, amending the Santa Barbara County Comprehensive Plan Coastal Land Use Plan in the following ways:i) Amend Development Standard VIS-EGV-1I, amend Development Standard VIS-EGV-1M, and delete Development Standard VIS-EGV-1O, of the Eastern Goleta Valley Community Plan; f) Adopt a Resolution revising the Old Town Orcutt Design Guidelines and the Los Alamos Bell Street Design Guidelines for consistency with the adoption of the Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance Amendments; g) Adopt a Resolution revising the Montecito Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards for consistency with the adoption of the Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance Amendments;h) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Planning and Development to submit the Outdoor Lighting, Signs, and Miscellaneous Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, and Montecito Architectural Guidelines and Development Standards amendments (Case No. 24ORD-00003, Case No. 24GPA-00002) to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an amendment to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; andi) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC.COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICYPassed · 3–2
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25-00032 9:00 A.M.WelcomeSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of Colors and Pledge of AllegianceSanta Barbara County Fire Department Honor GuardInvocationAnthony RodriguezLady of Guadalupe ChurchIntroduction of Officials Elected in 2024Mona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerAdministration of the Oath of OfficeMona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerCall to Order and Election of Officers of the2025 Board of Supervisors,Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water Conservation District,and Board of Directors of the Water AgencyJacquelyne Alexander, Chief Deputy Clerk of the BoardNomination of the 2025 Chair and Vice ChairSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of GavelsRemarks, Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsRemarks, 2025 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPoetry ReadingMcKenna HeilLa Colina Junior High SchoolMusical PresentationLa Colina Jr. High School Jazz BandDirected by Mr. Stephen HughesKeynote AddressGwyn LurieCo-Founder of The Giving List/The Giving List Women and CEO of Montecito Media GroupRecessA reception will follow in the County Administration Building,Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Fourth FloorPassed · 5–0
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25-00032 9:00 A.M.WelcomeSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of Colors and Pledge of AllegianceSanta Barbara County Fire Department Honor GuardInvocationAnthony RodriguezLady of Guadalupe ChurchIntroduction of Officials Elected in 2024Mona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerAdministration of the Oath of OfficeMona Miyasato, County Executive OfficerCall to Order and Election of Officers of the2025 Board of Supervisors,Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water Conservation District,and Board of Directors of the Water AgencyJacquelyne Alexander, Chief Deputy Clerk of the BoardNomination of the 2025 Chair and Vice ChairSupervisor Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPresentation of GavelsRemarks, Steve Lavagnino, 2024 Chair, Board of SupervisorsRemarks, 2025 Chair, Board of SupervisorsPoetry ReadingMcKenna HeilLa Colina Junior High SchoolMusical PresentationLa Colina Jr. High School Jazz BandDirected by Mr. Stephen HughesKeynote AddressGwyn LurieCo-Founder of The Giving List/The Giving List Women and CEO of Montecito Media GroupRecessA reception will follow in the County Administration Building,Board of Supervisors Conference Room, Fourth FloorPassed · 5–0