Legislation Details

File #: 26-00291    Version: 1
Type: Departmental Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/27/2026 In control: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action: 4/7/2026
Title: HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an informational presentation regarding the establishment of a Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive an informational presentation regarding the creation of a Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner, including potential operating model, scope of services, and measurable outcomes; b) Provide direction to staff to return ahead of Budget Hearings with options for establishing a Film Commissioner, including potential structures and funding sources; and c) Find that the recommended actions are not a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY
Sponsors: SUPERVISOR LEE
Attachments: 1. Board Letter, 2. Attachment A - Presentation, 3. Public Comment - Kelly, 4. Minute Order

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HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an informational presentation regarding the establishment of a Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)

 

a) Receive an informational presentation regarding the creation of a Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner, including potential operating model, scope of services, and measurable outcomes;

 

b) Provide direction to staff to return ahead of Budget Hearings with options for establishing a Film Commissioner, including potential structures and funding sources; and

 

c) Find that the recommended actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY