Meeting Summary
Present: 3-Hartmann, 5-Lavagnino, 1-Lee, 2-Capps, 4-Nelson
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At a glance
Resolution Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Fire Department
- A representative presented a resolution recognizing the department's century of service and core values.
- The Board adopted the resolution to officially honor the milestone.
Resolution Honoring the 67th Anniversary of Tibetan National Day
- The Board considered a resolution proclaiming the observance of the 67th anniversary.
- The resolution acknowledging the resilience and cultural identity of the Tibetan people was adopted.
Resolutions Honoring Retiring Employees
- Resolutions were presented to recognize retiring staff from the Probation and Social Services departments.
- The Board adopted the resolutions to honor the years of service provided by these employees.
Commission for Women Awards
- The Board recognized recipients of the Service Awards and Women of the Year awards across all districts.
- Resolutions were adopted to formally honor the named individuals and organizations.
Child Support Services Department Extra Help Request
- Staff requested approval to rehire a retired employee to transfer institutional knowledge on funding claims.
- The Board approved the staff recommendation to engage the employee as extra help.
General Services Department Extra Help Request
- A request was made regarding extra help services and a retirement waiver for a department employee.
- No motion or vote outcome was recorded for this specific item in the provided transcript.
Racial Equity Fund
- Public comment supported the fund and requested reports on internal activities.
- The Board unanimously approved the motion to proceed with the disbursement of grant awards.
State Housing Grant Allocation
- The Board discussed a $1.25 million state grant and proposed adjustments to fund distribution.
- A motion to amend the action for increased homeownership assistance and fiscal incentives passed unanimously.
Capital Improvement Program
- Discussion focused on a line item for a bus stop at the North Branch Jail.
- The Board approved the item with a motion to remove the bus stop project.
Contract Amendment
- The Board noted the underlying contract was missing from the record.
- The item was continued to the April 7th meeting to allow for full review.
Environmental Justice Element
- Staff presented the new General Plan component required by SB 1000 to address disadvantaged communities.
- Public comment urged stronger language, an oversight committee, and boundary refinements.
- The Board adopted the element with modifications including removing the Gary community and shrinking the Sisquoc boundary.
- Staff was directed to continue quarterly meetings and return with recommendations for community engagement.
Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan
- Staff presented the draft three-year plan detailing the transition from the Mental Health Services Act.
- The Board considered the draft plan and its certification.
- The motion to approve the item passed unanimously.
Overdose and Drug Enforcement Report
- A report was presented indicating a significant decline in overdose deaths from 2023 to 2025.
- The Board received and filed the report.
Community Workforce Agreement
- Staff reported that the first project achieved 40% local labor usage, below the 50% goal.
- Discussion addressed labor shortages, costs, and contractor testing.
- The Board unanimously approved staff recommendations A through C.
Cannabis Odor Control Extensions
- Staff initially recommended approving seven of eight extension requests but later advised denying all.
- Public comment included operators defending timelines and residents urging strict enforcement.
- The Board voted to deny all requests for extensions to the odor abatement compliance deadline.
Administrative Items and Minutes
- The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 3, 2026, regular meeting.
- The balance of the administrative agenda and Item A11 were adopted unanimously.
Passed 4–1 · against: Hartmann
Passed 4–1 · against: Lavagnino
Other Items
- A request to move the Northern Branch Jail item to a future meeting was agreed upon.
- The lease amendment for the Public Safety Radio Network was continued to the April 7th meeting.
Closed Session
- The Board met in closed session to discuss existing litigation.
- No reportable action was taken during the session.
Full summary
Resolution Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Fire Department
- A representative of the Fire Department addressed the Board to accept a resolution recognizing the department's 100-year milestone, highlighting its history of emergency response and core values. The Board adopted the resolution.
Resolution Honoring the 67th Anniversary of Tibetan National Day
- A resolution was presented to proclaim the observance of the 67th anniversary of Tibetan National Day, acknowledging the resilience and cultural identity of the Tibetan people. The Board adopted the resolution.
Resolutions Honoring Retiring Employees
- Resolutions were presented to honor retiring employees from the Probation Department (Renee Leach, Amber Flores, and Martha Mehta) and the Department of Social Services (Heather Gardner). The Board adopted resolutions recognizing their years of service.
Commission for Women Awards
- The Board recognized recipients of the Commission for Women Service Awards and Women of the Year awards for Districts 1 through 5, including Diana Ornelas, Primitiva Hernandez, Voces Sin Fronteras Lompoc, Dr. Suzanne Levy, and Suzette Lopez. Resolutions were adopted to honor these recipients.
Child Support Services Department Extra Help Request
- A request was made to rehire a retired 31-year employee of the Child Support Services Department as extra help to transfer institutional knowledge regarding complex funding claims. The Board approved the staff recommendation.
General Services Department Extra Help Request
- A request was made regarding an extra help services and retirement waiver for an employee in the General Services Department. No motion or vote outcome was recorded in the transcript segments provided for this specific item.
Racial Equity Fund (Item A-16)
- Public comment was received supporting the Racial Equity Fund and requesting reports on internal activities. The Board considered recommendations regarding the disbursement of awards for the Racial Equity Grant Program. A motion was made and seconded to approve the item. The motion passed unanimously.
State Housing Grant Allocation (Item 17)
- The Board discussed a state grant totaling approximately $1.25 million for housing strategies. A proposal was made to adjust the distribution of funds to increase allocations for homeownership assistance and fiscal incentives. A motion was made and seconded to amend the recommended action to reflect the total amount and the specific distribution changes. The motion passed unanimously.
Capital Improvement Program (Item 21)
- Discussion focused on a line item for a bus stop at the North Branch Jail. A motion was made and seconded to approve the item with the removal of the bus stop project. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion passed.
Contract Amendment (Item 827)
- The Board noted that the underlying contract for a proposed amendment was not included in the record. A motion was made and seconded to continue the item to the April 7th meeting to allow for full review. The motion passed unanimously.
Environmental Justice (EJ) Element
- Staff presented the Environmental Justice Element, a new General Plan component required by SB 1000, which identifies disadvantaged communities and outlines goals, policies, and actions to reduce health risks and improve access to resources. Public comment urged the Board to strengthen the Element with measurable language, establish an oversight committee, and refine community boundaries to exclude agricultural lands. Discussion included the removal of the Gary community based on updated census data and the modification of the Sisquoc boundary. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Environmental Justice Element with specific modifications: removing the Gary community, shrinking the Sisquoc boundary, adding trail language, and removing text regarding staff changes from the implementation matrix. The motion also directed staff to continue quarterly interdepartmental meetings and to return with recommendations for an ongoing community engagement structure. The Board voted to approve the motion.
Behavioral Health Services Act (Proposition 1) Integrated Plan
- Staff presented the draft three-year Integrated Plan for the Behavioral Health Services Act, detailing the transition from the Mental Health Services Act, funding categories, and projected budgets. The presentation noted the elimination of community-based prevention funding under new state guidelines. The Board considered the draft plan and its certification. A motion was made and seconded to approve the item. The motion passed unanimously.
Overdose and Drug Enforcement Report
- A report was presented regarding overdose statistics and enforcement efforts, indicating a significant decline in overdose deaths from 2023 to 2025. The Board received and filed the report.
Community Workforce Agreement (CWA)
- Staff provided an update on the Community Workforce Agreement, noting that the first project achieved 40% local labor usage, below the 50% goal, citing labor shortages and limited bidders. Discussion addressed the value of the agreement, costs, and the inclusion of testing contractors. A motion was made and seconded to receive and file the item and approve staff recommendations A through C. The motion passed unanimously.
Cannabis Odor Control Extensions
- Staff presented requests from eight cannabis operators for extensions to the March 18, 2026, deadline for installing multi-technology carbon filtration and submitting odor abatement plans. Staff recommended approval for seven operators and denial for one (Valley Crest Farms) due to a lack of demonstrated supply chain delays. However, subsequent discussion and staff updates indicated a recommendation to deny all requests, citing that operators had sufficient time to comply and that financial feasibility was not a valid standard. Public comment included operators defending their technology choices and timelines, and residents urging strict enforcement. A motion was made and seconded to deny all requests for extensions to the odor abatement compliance deadline. The Board voted to approve the motion, resulting in a blanket denial of the extension requests.
Administrative Items and Minutes
- A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2026, regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made and seconded to approve the balance of the administrative agenda. The motion passed unanimously. Administrative Item A11 was adopted unanimously.
Passed 4–1 · against: Hartmann
Passed 4–1 · against: Lavagnino
Other Items
- Northern Branch Jail: A request was made to move an item regarding the Northern Branch Jail to a future meeting. The Board agreed to move the item.
- Lease Amendment (Public Safety Radio Network): An amendment to a lease agreement for the Public Safety Radio Network was continued to the April 7th regular meeting.
- Closed Session: The Board met in closed session to discuss existing litigation. No reportable action was taken.
- The meeting was adjourned.