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Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:00 AM County of Santa Barbara COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA First District - Roy Lee Second District - Laura Capps, Chair Third District - Joan Hartmann Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer Action Summary The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of the Flood Control & Water Conservation District, Water Agency, the Santa Barbara Fund for Public and Educational Access and other Special Districts. Live Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session Roll Call Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino Present: 5 - Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Meeting A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, to approve the minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - County Executive Officer's Report 25-00001 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. 175th Anniversary of the County of Santa Barbara Video Series-Courthouse History County Executive Officer, Mona Miyasato, announced that this year marks the 175th anniversary of Santa Barbara County, one of California’s original 18 counties established on February 18, 1850; and introduced the launch of a new video series celebrating the county’s rich history. Page 1County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary 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 A-1) 25-00079SUPERVISOR CAPPS Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Samuel D. Patton as the February 2025 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-8 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - A-2) 25-00078SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Thomas Tighe for his outstanding service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Direct Relief. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-9 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 2County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-3) 25-00077SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR CAPPS Adopt a Resolution of Commendation and Recognition of 211 Services in Santa Barbara County. Renny Strong addressed the Board. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-10 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - A-4) 25-00075SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN Adopt a Resolution proclaiming January 27, 2025 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Santa Barbara County. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 25-11 The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 3County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary Administrative Items A-5) 25-00071AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding a sole source purchase of a Radian Research Electric Meter Testing System, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Waive competitive bidding for the purchase of a Radian Research RB-20 Bantam Plus testing unit for the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Office, and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to purchase this equipment in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 as a sole source procurement from Radian Research Inc., without being required to conduct a formal bid process; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010273 to increase appropriations of $40,000.00 in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner, Weights and Measure for Capital Assets, funded by release of Restricted Weights and Measures Fund Balance; and c) 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). A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; and b) and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 4County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-6) 25-00072BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Acceptance of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Expansion Program (CCE) Capital Expansion Grant Funds and Horne LLP CCE Program Funding Agreement for Tecolote House Renovations, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Adopt a Resolution that: i) Authorizes, ratifies, and directs the County’s submission of an application for CDSS CCE Capital Expansion grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $1,043,433.00 for the renovation of real property located at 310 Camino del Remedio in the City of Santa Barbara, APN 059-140-029; and ii) Authorizes, ratifies, and directs the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute on behalf of the County the application, program funding agreement, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary to secure CCE grant funds and participate in the CCE Program; b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute on behalf of the County a Program Funding Agreement (CCE-2378566416-051) with Horne LLP (Horne) for CDSS CCE Program Capital Expansion grant funds for Tecolote House project renovations, located at 310 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, APN 059-140-029, in the Second District in an amount not to exceed $1,043,433.00 from the conditional grant agreement effective date through June 30, 2029; c) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to execute and record on behalf of the County a Declaration of Restrictions limiting the County’s use of its real property located at 310 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, APN 059-140-029, in the Second District to the restricted uses set forth in Exhibit B of the Declaration of Restrictions for a period of 20 years, as well as execute and record on behalf of the County a Performance Deed of Trust encumbering County’s fee title interest in the aforementioned property as security for the County’s performance under the CCE Program Funding Agreement (CCE-2378566416-051) and the related Declaration of Restrictions for the benefit of the Department of Social Services and lasting until the discharge of all County obligations to the Department of Social Services under the Performance Deed of Trust; d) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to execute any amendments to the Program Funding Agreement (CCE-2378566416-051) and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary to secure CCE Program grant funds and participate in the program without having to return to the Board for approval, subject to the Board’s authority to rescind this delegated authority at any time; Page 5County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary e) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to obtain concurrence from Risk Management, Auditor-Controller, General Services, and County Counsel before exercising the delegated authority under Recommended Actions a through d; f) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010039, increasing appropriations of $598,700.00 in the Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Services Act Fund for Other Financial Uses funded by unanticipated revenue from the CCE Grant and Changes to Restricted, funded by the sale of property, and increasing appropriations of $598,700.00 in the General Services Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Assets, funded by an increase in operating transfers-in; and g) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) i) and ii) Adopted; RESOLUTION NO. 25-12 b) through d) Approved and authorized; e) Directed; and f) and g) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 6County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-7) 25-00062COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding a San Antonio Creek Trail Connector Relocation Quitclaim of Existing Trail Easement and Grant of New Trail Easement (Realignment) (RP File No. 004057), First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services or his designee to execute a Quitclaim Deed for a portion of an existing easement, located at 4575 Serenity Lane, Eastern Goleta Valley, County of Santa Barbara (Assessor Parcel Number 059-440-031), previously granted to the County of Santa Barbara as a requirement for approval of a subdivision development; b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services or his designee to accept a Grant of Easement, and Certificate of Acceptance, conveying an easement interest over a portion of real property located at 4575 Serenity Lane in the County of Santa Barbara (Assessor Parcel Number: 059-440-031), from the R. and G. Fante Family Trust (Owner); 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, and approve and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) and b) Approved and authorized; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 7County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-8) 25-00063COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding the San Marcos Foothills Preserve Conditional Agreement to Record Restrictive Covenant, Second District, as follows: a) Approve, accept and authorize the Chair to execute the Conditional Agreement to Record a Restriction on Use of 200-acres of County-owned Property within the San Marcos Foothills Preserve that will exclude the use of motorcycles, bicycles, equestrian uses and dogs off leash in exchange for $2,000,000.00 ($2 million) in endowments for operations and restoration; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, accepted and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 8County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-9) 25-00064COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Consider recommendations regarding a Funding Agreement for Isla Vista Mutually Beneficial Capital Projects Under 2024 University of California Settlement Agreement, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Distribute Settlement Funds with Isla Vista Recreation and Park District to complete Isla Vista lighting and Children’s Park projects in the amount of $428,000.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. A motion was made by Supervisor Capps, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - A-10) 25-00076COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010265; 0010272; 0010276; and 0010277 (4/5 Vote Required). A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 9County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-11) 25-00073FIRE DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a non-cash donation from the Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance to the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the County of Santa Barbara Fire Protection District to accept a non-cash donation of an IGNIS Aerial Ignition System (plastic sphere dispensing drone), with a value equivalent to $97,506.00 from the Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance, a non-profit organization; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010288; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Authorized; and b) and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 10County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-12) 25-00070INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Services of an Independent Contractor with World Wide Technology, LLC, for the purchase of County core router infrastructure, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of an Independent Contractor with World Wide Technology, LLC, for a 60-month period beginning February 4, 2025, in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $823,904.71 (Agreement); b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to order additional products, deliverables, and services, and to approve funding to account for additional sales tax in an amount not to exceed $82,390.47 and to extend the agreement for a period of up to six (6) months; and c) 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)(2) and (5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Approved and authorized; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 11County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-13) 25-00069INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding an increase to the contract amount for an Agreement with Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (Frontier), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize an increase to the total maximum contract amount of BC23290, (Agreement) with Frontier Communications of America, Inc., from $260,295.60 to $310,295.60 for the period of May 7, 2024, through May 6, 2025; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved, ratified and authorized; and b) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 12County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-14) 25-00074PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding the execution of an Agreement for Services with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to peer review issue area studies and prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Solomon Hills Project, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to peer review issue area studies and prepare an EIR for the Solomon Hills Project, for a base amount of $998,473.00 and a total contract amount not to exceed $1,148,244.00 from February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010252 to increase services and supplies appropriations by $375,000.00 and recognize an additional $375,000.00 in charges for services revenue to cover the cost of the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; c) Approve and authorize the Director of Planning and Development, or designee, to: i) Approve up to a 15 percent contingency cost not to exceed $149,771.00 for services being performed under the Agreement for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,148,244.00; ii) Approve changes or additions in the services being performed, provided the contract does not exceed the base contract amount plus the 15 percent contingency identified in the contract; and iii) Make immaterial changes in accordance with Section 35 and suspend performance per Exhibit A in the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor; and d) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a “Project” that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Approved; c) i) through iii) Approved and authorized; and d) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 13County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-15) 25-00065PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding a State-County Freeway Maintenance Agreement for Highway 101 at Refugio Road, Third District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Freeway Maintenance Agreement for Route 101 from 0.6 miles east to 0.4 miles west of Refugio Road (PM R36.0 to PM R37.5) in the unincorporated Gaviota Coast area of the County of Santa Barbara; b) Approve and authorize the Santa Barbara County Director of Public Works to make minor revisions to Exhibit A of the Freeway Maintenance Agreement in accordance with Section II.4 of the Agreement; and c) Find that the proposed actions are for the maintenance and repair of existing public facilities involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists and therefore is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations 15301(c). A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Approved and authorized; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 14County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-16) 25-00066PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Consider recommendations regarding a State-County Freeway Maintenance Agreement for Highway 101 Segment 4B, First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Freeway Maintenance Agreement for Route 101 from the City of Carpinteria jurisdictional boundary (PM 4.6) to 0.35 miles west of Padaro Lane (PM 7.29); b) Approve and authorize the Santa Barbara County Director of Public Works to make minor revisions to Exhibit A of the Freeway Maintenance Agreement in accordance with Section II.5 of the Agreement; and c) Find that the proposed actions are for the maintenance and repair of existing public facilities involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists and therefore is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 California Code of Regulations 15301(c). A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lavagnino, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Approved and authorized; Chair to execute; b) Approved and authorized; and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 15County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary A-17) 25-00068PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Consider recommendations regarding a Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts of the 2024 Lake Fire and Termination of Emergency Actions, Third and Fourth Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Receive and review the report from the Public Works Director regarding the 2024 Lake Fire Emergency Actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(2); b) Determine that the Emergency Actions ordered by the Public Works Director in response to the 2024 Lake Fire is concluded as of today’s date pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050(c)(3); and c) Determine that the 2024 Lake Fire Emergency Actions were found by the Board to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c) on October 1, 2024. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on October 1, 2024, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Received and reviewed; and b) and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 16County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary Board of Supervisors A-18) 25-00083SUPERVISOR LEE Approve the appointment of Steve Amerikaner to the Montecito Planning Commission, term ending December 31, 2026, First District. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - A-19) 25-00080SUPERVISOR HARTMANN Approve the appointment of Amy Tripp to the South County Board of Architectural Review, term ending January 1, 2029, Third District. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - A-20) 25-00081SUPERVISOR HARTMANN Approve the appointment of Oscar Rivera to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2028, Third District. A motion was made by Supervisor Lavagnino, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 17County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary Hearing Requests A-21) 25-00067PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Set a hearing to consider the Environmental Defense Center and Center for Biological Diversity appeals of the Planning Commission Approval of the 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: (Set a hearing for February 25, 2025. Time estimate: 2 hours) a) Deny the appeals, Case Nos. 24APL-00025 and 24APL-00026; b) Make the required finding 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. Karin Hauenstein addressed the Board. A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be set for a hearing, as follows: February 25, 2025 in Santa Barbara (EST. TIME 2 HRS.). The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 4 - Recused: Supervisor Hartmann1 - Page 18County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary 25-00002 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. Re: Expressed concerns about the ongoing state and local housing crisis and called for a formal letter to the Governor urging action on rent control measures - Anna Maria Gott addressed the Board Re: Raised concerns about persistent noise issues in Lompoc and emphasized the need for action to address community impacts - Marcia Wertz addressed the Board Re: Expressed Appreciation to the City Council for designating St. Paul’s, the first Black church, as a historic landmark; Applauded the recent protests and demonstration of ICE Activity on Milpas; and Extended an invitation to the Board to attend a birthday celebration at the Blue Owl - Ronald Paris Green addressed the Board Re: Raised concerns about the use of wind machines in farming and their impact on the community - Karin Haunenstein addressed the Board. Page 19County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings 1) 24-01082PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Cargasacchi Appeal, Case No. 24APL-00018, of the County Planning Commission approval of the Blanco Grading for access road improvements project, Case No. 15LUP-00000-00072, Third District, as follows: a) Acknowledge the withdrawal of the Appeal (Case No. 24APL-00018), of the Land Use Permit Case No. 15LUP-00000-00072 and that upon withdrawal of the Appeal, the County Planning Commission’s approval of Case No. 15LUP-00000-00072 will stand; b) Acknowledge that upon withdrawal of the Appeal, there is no action for the Board of Supervisors to take on the Project or Appeal and drop the item from the Board of Supervisor’s agenda; and c) Determine that the above action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: WITHDRAW A motion was made by Supervisor Hartmann, seconded by Supervisor Nelson, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Acknowledged the withdrawal of the Appeal, Case No. 24APL-00018; and approved Case No. 15LUP-00000-00072; and b) and c) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 20County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary 2) 25-00085PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding allocating the 2024 and 2025 Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF) Grants, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive staff’s recommendations for the 2024 and 2025 CRMF awards totaling $318,600.00; b) Approve 2024 and 2025 CRMF budgeting of funds as proposed, including Table 9, of the Staff Report, along with stipulations outlined in the Staff Recommendation sections for each proposal; c) Direct staff to prepare the proposed contractual agreements with non-County grantees, including final grant conditions, and return with contractual agreements for Board consideration and approval, including appropriate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance; d) Defer $790,377.00 of acquisition monies to the Fund Deferral Program allowing said monies to accrue for future coastal acquisition proposals; and e) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of CEQA and are exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because the recommended actions consist of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY HEARING TIME: 10:04 AM - 11:06 AM (1 HR. 2 MIN.) Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and filed; b) Approved the 2024 and 2025 Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund (CRMF) budgeting of funds as proposed, including Table 9 of the staff report, along with stipulations outlined in the staff recommendation sections for each proposal; c) Directed; d) Deferred; and e) Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 21County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary 3) 25-00084PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the County Planning Commission (CPC) and Montecito Planning Commission (MPC) recommended package of Ordinance amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), to (1) add provisions and development standards in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 9 regulations (Government Code (GC) Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7); (2) revise existing development standards and permit procedures for Commercial Telecommunication Facilities; and (3) process other minor Ordinance amendments to update existing text provisions, including updating allowed uses in the Limited Commercial Zone (C-1) zone district in Article II and General Industry (M-2) zone district in the LUDC, and implementing clarifications and necessary revisions to the existing Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Ordinance to align with changes to State law; and to consider amendments to Chapter 21, Land Division, to add provisions and development standards in accordance with Senate Bill (SB) 9 regulations (GC Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7), as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Make the required findings for approval of the zoning code amendments, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Determine that adoption of the LUDC (Case Nos. 24ORD-00016 and -00019), MLUDC (Case Nos. 24ORD-00017 and -00020), and CZO (Case Nos. 24ORD-00015, -00018, and -00025) are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15265, 15268, and 15282(h), and GC Sections 65852.21(j) and 66411.7(n); c) Adopt the Ordinances to amend the LUDC (Case Nos. 24ORD-00016 and -00019), MLUDC (Case Nos. 24ORD-00017 and -00020), and CZO (Case Nos. 24ORD-00015, -00018, and -00025); d) Approve the introduction (first reading) of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Land Division, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to Establish Procedures and Regulations for Urban Lot Splits, as Authorized by Government Code Section 66411.7” (Case No. 24ORD-00024); e) Read the title “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Land Division, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to Establish Procedures and Regulations for Urban Lot Splits, as Authorized by Government Code Section 66411.7” and waive further reading of the ordinance, Case No. 24ORD-00024; and f) Set a hearing on the Administrative Agenda of February 11, 2025 to consider recommendations, as follows: Page 22County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary i) Make the findings for approval, including CEQA findings, of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Land Division, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to Establish Procedures and Regulations for Urban Lot Splits, as Authorized by Government Code Section 66411.7”; ii) Determine that the adoption of the Ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in compliance with Section 15268 of the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA and GC Sections 65852.21(j) and 66411.7(n); and iii) Consider the adoption (second reading) of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Land Division, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to Establish Procedures and Regulations for Urban Lot Splits, as Authorized by Government Code Section 66411.7” (Case No. 24ORD-00024); g) Adopt a Resolution authorizing Planning and Development to submit the amendments (Case No. 24ORD-00015, Case No. 24ORD-00018, and Case No. 24ORD-00025) implementing SB 9, revisions to existing Commercial Telecommunication Facilities Ordinance, updates to the existing ADU/JADU Ordinance, and updating allowed uses in the C-1 zone district to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program (LCP) to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification; and h) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY HEARING TIME: 11:21 AM - 1:25 PM (2 HR. 4 MIN.) Page 23County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. Sidnee Cox, Steve Fort, Mark Graham, Diane Craig, Pamela Wallace, Catherine Cooley, Christy Harter, Lonnie Gordon, Katie Mickey, Julian Gresher, Karin Hauenstein, and Svetlana Dayal addressed the Board. A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Hartmann, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Made the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; b) Approved; c) Adopted with direction to staff to modify the LUDC Package, as follows: (1) Require Land Use Permit (LUP) for M-2 properties instead of MCUP. Further directed staff to modify the LUDC and MLUDC SB 9 Package, as follows: (1) Delay the operative date of the SB 9 ordinance amendments by 120 days in lieu of exempting existing applications in process as of December 31, 2024; LUDC Case No. 24ORD-00016 ORDINANCE NO. 5230 LUDC Case No. 24ORD-00019 ORDINANCE NO. 5231 MLUDC Case No. 24ORD-00017 ORDINANCE NO. 5232 MLUDC Case No. 24ORD-00020 ORDINANCE NO. 5233 CZO Case No. 24ORD-00015 ORDINANCE NO. 5234 CZO Case No. 24ORD-00018 ORDINANCE NO. 5235 CZO Case No. 24ORD-00025 ORDINANCE NO. 5236 d) Introduction (First Reading) approved of “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Land Division, of the Santa Barbara County Code, to Establish Procedures and Regulations for Urban Lot Splits, as Authorized by Government Code Section 66411.7” (Case No. 24ORD‐00024) with direction to staff to modify, as follows: (1) Delay the operative date of the SB 9 ordinance amendments by 120 days in lieu of exempting existing applications in process as of December 31, 2024; e) Read title; waived further reading of the Ordinance; f) i) through iii) Set for February 11, 2025 on the Administrative Agenda to consider the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance; g) Adopted; and RESOLUTION NO. 25-13 h) Directed. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 24County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - 4) 25-00082PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of an amendment to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) regarding the Housing Bill Implementation Project Ordinance Amendments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 25 MIN.) a) Receive notice of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification of an amendment to the County’s LCP (Coastal Commission Case No. LCP-4-STB-24-0027-1-Part A (Housing Bill Implementation Ordinance)) with two modifications; b) Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission’s conditional certification with modifications, accepting and agreeing to the suggested modifications, agreeing to issue Coastal Development Permits for the total area included in the conditionally certified LCP, and adopting the LCP Amendment with the suggested modifications; c) Determine that the Board’s action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15265; and d) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY HEARING TIME: 2:02 PM - 2:11 PM (9 MIN.) Received and filed staff presentation and conducted a public hearing. A motion was made by Supervisor Nelson, seconded by Supervisor Lee, that this matter be acted on as follows: a) Received and filed; b) Adopted; RESOLUTION NO. 25-14 c) Approved; and d) Directed. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Lee, Supervisor Capps, Supervisor Hartmann, Supervisor Nelson, and Supervisor Lavagnino 5 - Page 25County of Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Action Summary Adjourned at 2:11 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria Challenges IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING. Announcements The meeting of Tuesday, February 4, 2025 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20. http://www.countyofsb.org Page 26County of Santa Barbara

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:00 AM County of Santa Barbara COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA BOARD OF SUPERVISORS First District - Roy Lee Second District - Laura Capps, Chair Third District - Joan Hartmann Fourth District - Bob Nelson, Vice Chair Fifth District - Steve Lavagnino Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer Agenda The Board of Supervisors meets concurrently as the Board of Directors of: the Flood Control & Water Conservation District, the Water Agency, the Laguna County Sanitation District, and other Special Districts. Web Streaming of the Board of Supervisors Meetings, Agendas, Supplemental Materials and Minutes of the Board of Supervisors are available on the internet at: www.countyofsb.org Please see page two of this agenda for public participation options for the Board of Supervisors Meetings. Persons may address the Board on any matter listed on the agenda. Matters not listed on the agenda may be addressed during the public comment period at the conclusion of the administrative agenda.

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda 25-00086 The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors currently provides in-person participation as well as remote participation until further notice. Board members and the public may participate from the County Administration Building, Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor located at 105 East Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara or the Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room located at 511 Lakeside Parkway in Santa Maria. The following methods of participation are available to the public: 1. You may observe the live stream of the Board meetings in the following ways: - Televised in English and Spanish (SAP channel via Comcast and Cox) on local cable channel 20; - Online at: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and - YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available) - YouTube (Spanish) at: <<https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol74>> 2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available: - Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email prior to 5:00 PM on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use). - Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments at the Board meeting in-person at the locations noted above. - Attend the Meeting by Zoom - Individuals wishing to provide public comment remotely during the Board meeting can do so via Zoom by clicking the below link to register in advance. Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the viewing methods outlined above. Register for Public Comment in advance for this meeting: <https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_VbVI1c5_TLu5VMqr4qKNiw> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows: 1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting. 2. You will be placed on mute until it is your turn to speak. You will be able to hear the Board meeting live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound interference. 3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6. 4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair. 5. When your time is up or you have concluded your comments, please hang up or log out. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240. Page 2County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda Board Meeting Procedures The Board of Supervisors is the legislative body for the County of Santa Barbara. Persons are encouraged to attend and testify before the Board on any matter appearing on the agenda. Correspondence to the Board regarding items appearing on the agenda should be directed to the Clerk of the Board, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara CA 93101. For information regarding the meetings of the Board of Supervisors including specific meeting times, or any special accommodations, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org. Procedures for the conduct of the meetings of the Board of Supervisors can be found in Board Resolutions 09-368 (General) and 91-333 (Land Use). The schedule of the Board of Supervisors, meeting agendas, supplemental hearing materials and minutes of the Board meetings are available on the Internet at: www.countyofsb.org. Board Meetings are televised live on County of Santa Barbara Cable Channel 20 and on YouTube at: CSBTV20. For information regarding rebroadcasts of a public hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org. Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the Clerk of the Board to all or a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors less than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for inspection in the Clerk of the Board Office, 105 East Anapamu Street, Room 407, Santa Barbara, CA, at the Office of the Board of Supervisors, Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA and on the Internet at: http://santabarbara.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx#current. Any written ex-parte communication subject to disclosure by members of the Board of Supervisors may be published online as an attachment to the corresponding item. Disclosure of Campaign Contributions Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Board of Supervisors are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Board member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item within the preceding 12 months. Applicants, appellants, contractors, agents or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the County’s decision on the agenda item who have made campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a Board member within the preceding 12 months, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceeding. Disclosures must include the amount and date of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing. Closed Session The Board of Supervisors conducts a Closed Session between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. and at 8:00 A.M. as necessary. Closed Sessions are not open to the public. Matters discussed during Closed Session include existing and pending litigation, personnel matters and real property negotiations. Actions taken by the Board during Closed Session will be announced during open session (Gov. Code Sections 54957.1(a) & (b), Ralph M. Brown Act). Members of the public may address the Board on Closed Session Agenda items during the General Public Comment period. For information related to Closed Session announcements please contact County Counsel at (805) 568-2950. Page 3County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda Disability Access and Accommodation Requests The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Barbara is located on the Fourth Floor of the County Administration Building, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible public parking is available behind the County Administration Building and in City Parking Lot #6 located at the corner of Anacapa Street and Anapamu Street. Public access to the County Administration Building is available through the Anacapa Street entrance. The Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Santa Maria is located at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. The Hearing Room is wheelchair accessible. Accessible public parking is available at the Betteravia Government Center. Spanish interpreters, American Sign Language interpreters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requests, sound enhancement equipment, or other accommodations may be arranged by contacting the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the Board meeting. For information about these services please contact the Clerk of the Board at (805) 568-2240 or at sbcob@countyofsb.org. Page 4County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes of the January 14, 2025 Meeting County Executive Officer's Report 25-00001 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. 175th Anniversary of the County of Santa Barbara Video Series-Courthouse History 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 A-1) 25-00079 Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Samuel D. Patton as the February 2025 Employee of the Month in Santa Barbara County. SUPERVISOR CAPPS A-2) 25-00078 Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Thomas Tighe for his outstanding service as President and Chief Executive Officer of Direct Relief. SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN A-3) 25-00077 Adopt a Resolution of Commendation and Recognition of 211 Services in Santa Barbara County. SUPERVISOR LEE, SUPERVISOR CAPPS A-4) 25-00075 Adopt a Resolution proclaiming January 27, 2025 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Santa Barbara County. SUPERVISOR CAPPS, SUPERVISOR HARTMANN Page 5County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda Administrative Items A-5) 25-00071 Consider recommendations regarding a sole source purchase of a Radian Research Electric Meter Testing System, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Waive competitive bidding for the purchase of a Radian Research RB-20 Bantam Plus testing unit for the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures Office, and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner’s Office to purchase this equipment in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 as a sole source procurement from Radian Research Inc., without being required to conduct a formal bid process; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010273 to increase appropriations of $40,000.00 in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner, Weights and Measure for Capital Assets, funded by release of Restricted Weights and Measures Fund Balance; and c) 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). AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER AND WEIGHTS & MEASURES DEPARTMENT A-6) 25-00072 Consider recommendations regarding a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Acceptance of California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Community Care Expansion Program (CCE) Capital Expansion Grant Funds and Horne LLP CCE Program Funding Agreement for Tecolote House Renovations, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Adopt a Resolution that: i) Authorizes, ratifies, and directs the County’s submission of an application for CDSS CCE Capital Expansion grant funds in a total amount not to exceed $1,043,433.00 for the renovation of real property located at 310 Camino del Remedio in the City of Santa Barbara, APN 059-140-029; and ii) Authorizes, ratifies, and directs the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute on behalf of the County the application, program funding agreement, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary to secure CCE grant funds and participate in the CCE Program; b) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to execute on behalf of the County a Program Funding Agreement (CCE-2378566416-051) with Horne LLP (Horne) for CDSS CCE Program Capital Expansion grant funds for Tecolote House project renovations, located at 310 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, APN 059-140-029, in the Second District in an amount not to exceed $1,043,433.00 from the conditional grant agreement effective date through June 30, 2029; BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Page 6County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda c) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to execute and record on behalf of the County a Declaration of Restrictions limiting the County’s use of its real property located at 310 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, APN 059-140-029, in the Second District to the restricted uses set forth in Exhibit B of the Declaration of Restrictions for a period of 20 years, as well as execute and record on behalf of the County a Performance Deed of Trust encumbering County’s fee title interest in the aforementioned property as security for the County’s performance under the CCE Program Funding Agreement (CCE-2378566416-051) and the related Declaration of Restrictions for the benefit of the Department of Social Services and lasting until the discharge of all County obligations to the Department of Social Services under the Performance Deed of Trust; d) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to execute any amendments to the Program Funding Agreement (CCE-2378566416-051) and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary to secure CCE Program grant funds and participate in the program without having to return to the Board for approval, subject to the Board’s authority to rescind this delegated authority at any time; e) Direct the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee to obtain concurrence from Risk Management, Auditor-Controller, General Services, and County Counsel before exercising the delegated authority under Recommended Actions a through d; f) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010039, increasing appropriations of $598,700.00 in the Behavioral Wellness Mental Health Services Act Fund for Other Financial Uses funded by unanticipated revenue from the CCE Grant and Changes to Restricted, funded by the sale of property, and increasing appropriations of $598,700.00 in the General Services Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Assets, funded by an increase in operating transfers-in; and g) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. A-7) 25-00062 Consider recommendations regarding a San Antonio Creek Trail Connector Relocation Quitclaim of Existing Trail Easement and Grant of New Trail Easement (Realignment) (RP File No. 004057), First District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services or his designee to execute a Quitclaim Deed for a portion of an existing easement, located at 4575 Serenity Lane, Eastern Goleta Valley, County of Santa Barbara (Assessor Parcel Number 059-440-031), previously granted to the County of Santa Barbara as a requirement for approval of a subdivision COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Page 7County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda development; b) Approve and authorize the Director of General Services or his designee to accept a Grant of Easement, and Certificate of Acceptance, conveying an easement interest over a portion of real property located at 4575 Serenity Lane in the County of Santa Barbara (Assessor Parcel Number: 059-440-031), from the R. and G. Fante Family Trust (Owner); 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, and approve and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Exemption. A-8) 25-00063 Consider recommendations regarding the San Marcos Foothills Preserve Conditional Agreement to Record Restrictive Covenant, Second District, as follows: a) Approve, accept and authorize the Chair to execute the Conditional Agreement to Record a Restriction on Use of 200-acres of County-owned Property within the San Marcos Foothills Preserve that will exclude the use of motorcycles, bicycles, equestrian uses and dogs off leash in exchange for $2,000,000.00 ($2 million) in endowments for operations and restoration; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) that the above action is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and therefore is not a project subject to environmental review. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT A-9) 25-00064 Consider recommendations regarding a Funding Agreement for Isla Vista Mutually Beneficial Capital Projects Under 2024 University of California Settlement Agreement, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement to Distribute Settlement Funds with Isla Vista Recreation and Park District to complete Isla Vista lighting and Children’s Park projects in the amount of $428,000.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE A-10) 25-00076 Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 0010265; 0010272; 0010276; and 0010277 (4/5 Vote Required). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE Page 8County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda Page 9County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda A-11) 25-00073 Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of a non-cash donation from the Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance to the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Authorize the County of Santa Barbara Fire Protection District to accept a non-cash donation of an IGNIS Aerial Ignition System (plastic sphere dispensing drone), with a value equivalent to $97,506.00 from the Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance, a non-profit organization; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010288; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are the creation of a governmental funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. FIRE DEPARTMENT A-12) 25-00070 Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Professional Services of an Independent Contractor with World Wide Technology, LLC, for the purchase of County core router infrastructure, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of an Independent Contractor with World Wide Technology, LLC, for a 60-month period beginning February 4, 2025, in a maximum aggregate amount not to exceed $823,904.71 (Agreement); b) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to order additional products, deliverables, and services, and to approve funding to account for additional sales tax in an amount not to exceed $82,390.47 and to extend the agreement for a period of up to six (6) months; and c) 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)(2) and (5), finding that the actions consist of continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and general policy and procedure making and organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Page 10County of Santa Barbara Printed on 3/13/2025

February 4, 2025BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda A-13) 25-00069 Consider recommendations regarding an increase to the contract amount for an Agreement with Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (Frontier), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize an increase to the total maximum contract amount of BC23290, (Agreement) with Frontier Communications of America, Inc., from $260,295.60 to $310,295.60 for the period of May 7, 2024, through May 6, 2025; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is a government funding mechanism or other government fiscal activity, which does not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and is therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT A-14) 25-00074 Consider recommendations regarding the execution of an Agreement for Services with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to peer review issue area studies and prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Solomon Hills Project, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to peer review issue area studies and prepare an EIR for the Solomon Hills Project, for a base amount of $998,473

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