Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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9/1/2026
9:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR
105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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26-00810
| | Agenda Item | 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: ; and
- YouTube (English) at: (Closed Captioning Available)
- YouTube (Spanish) at:
2. If you wish to provide public comment, the following methods are available:
- Distribution to the Board of Supervisors - Submit your comment via email p | |
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26-00001
| | Agenda Item | 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. | |
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26-00804
| A-1) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Recovery Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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26-00806
| A-2) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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26-00809
| A-3) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution honoring and celebrating the legacy of Carlos Santana at the Santa Barbara Bowl. | |
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26-00807
| A-4) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution recognizing Captain Eric Gray and Search Dog Dee for their deployment to Venezuela in support of Earthquake Search and Rescue Operations. | |
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26-00802
| A-5) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Fayann Wooton-Raya, Diana Hernandez, Natalia Rossi, and Elise-Ramacotti of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Team in the Behavioral Wellness Department as the September 2026 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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26-00783
| A-6) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation for Lieutenant Ugo Peter “Butch” Arnoldi upon his retirement from the Santa Barbara County’s Sheriff’s Department after over 53 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. | |
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26-00795
| A-7) | Honorary Resolution | Adopt a Resolution celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. | |
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26-00791
| A-8) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program Agreement No. 24-0469-032-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an Amendment to an Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to receive reimbursement and services related to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $473,072.00; and
b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4). | |
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26-00789
| A-9) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Runbeck Election Services, LLC Contract, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Services Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, LLC., an Arizona corporation, for software licensing, equipment maintenance and support services for the Sentio Ballot Printing System for the term ending June 30, 2027, and in the amount of $13,500.00;
b) Authorize the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor and Registrar of Voters or designee to exercise contingency, if needed, for additional repair and maintenance, election setup and paper costs up to $4,000.00, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $17,500.00; and
c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because the actions consist of organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00812
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Appointment of Jana Petersen to the Operations Board of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), as follows:
a) Appoint Jana Petersen, County Executive Officer, to the 3CE Operations Board of Directors and Jesús Armas as her alternate; and
b) Determine that the above recommended action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00787
| A-11) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 4 to the Outside Counsel Contract with Rimôn, P.C., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Rimôn, P.C., to extend the term of the Agreement to September 14, 2028 and to add $30,000.00, for a not-to-exceed amount of $185,000.00; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00782
| A-12) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding county membership in the Local Government Climate Alliance, as follows:
a) Approve the County joining the Local Government Climate Alliance; 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). | |
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26-00798
| A-13) | Administrative Item | Adopt a Resolution amending the 2026 Board of Supervisors' Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to: (1) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; and (2) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. | |
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26-00805
| A-14) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revisions Request Nos. 1604; 1613; and 1615 (4/5 Vote Required). | |
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26-00811
| A-15) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the release of set aside for Deputy Sheriffs' Association Successor Memorandum of Understanding Costs, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1648 to increase appropriations for salaries and benefits by $812,100.00 in Sheriff General Fund, funded by a release of the $812,100.00 set aside established by the Board of Supervisors for Sheriff costs on June 16, 2026;
b) Receive a report on the status of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol negotiations with the University of California, Santa Barbara; and
c) 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. | |
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26-00800
| A-16) | Administrative Item | Consider Recommendations regarding the Pediatric Trauma Care Fund Distribution Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the County Health Department and the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Level II Pediatric Trauma Center to receive Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and
b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, since the recommended actions are the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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26-00786
| A-17) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) Communication Site Construction Contract, Davidson Library Site, County Project No. PRJ-000641, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the PSRN Communication Site, Davidson Library project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office;?
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) for the Davidson Library PSRN Construction Project (Project) in the amount of $344,690.00, with Specialty Construction, Incorporated (Contractor), the lowest responsible bidder, to complete the Project;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services or the Director of the Information Technology Department to approve change orders to the Agreement in the aggregate amount not to exceed $29,734.50, as authorized under California Public Contract Code Section 20142; and
d) Determine that the recommended actions continue to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the followin | |
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26-00792
| A-18) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Just Over There LLC county-initiated nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B, 4038 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, First District, as follows:
a) Receive and consider the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation of nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B due to noncompliance with the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones, specifically Uniform Rule 6-2(B), Transfer of Ownership of Contracted Land, Uniform Rule 1-2.3.B, Superprime Land, Uniform Rule 1-4.1(B), Premises made up of parcels less than 100 acres in size, and 1-4.1(D) Table 1-4, Development Envelope Allowances on Superprime Land;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B;
c) Direct Planning and Development to serve the Notice of Nonrenewal, and direct the Clerk of the Board to record and distribute copies of the Notice of Nonrenewal as specified in the Board Agenda Letter; and
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26-00796
| A-19) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Senate Bill 1 Grant Award for a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of the Planning and Development Department (P&D), or designee(s), to:
i) Execute and submit to Ocean Protection Council a State Grant Agreement for the acceptance of Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant funds in the amount of $291,681.00, upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, the Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or his or her designee(s); and
ii) Execute and submit to the California Ocean Protection Council all required grant documents and amendments, including, but not limited to, payment requests, deliverables, and reports;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1649 to establish grant revenue and corresponding appropriations of $291,681.00 for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 for the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant funding (4/5 Vote Required); and
c) Determine that execution and submittal of the Grant Agreement and required grant documents to the California O | |
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26-00794
| A-20) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (previously AutoMon LLC) (Board Contract [BC] No. 19-085) for Case Management System Modules and Software Maintenance for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030, as follows:
a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Service of Independent Contract (BC No. 19-085) with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (previously AutoMon, LLC) for the provision of case management system modules and software maintenance service to amend the party to the Agreement; and extend the term of the Agreement from ending on May 31, 2026 to continue for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030; and to increase the total maximum contract amount from $1,406,057.55 to $2,370,196.43; and
b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities of funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are t | |
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26-00808
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG)/Wellpath, Department of Behavioral Wellness, and County Health Department 2025 Annual Reports for Medical Services and Mental Health Services at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC), as follows:
a) Receive and file the 2025 annual reports for medical services with CFMG/Wellpath, mental health clinical treatment services by the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell) Juvenile Justice Mental Health Services (JJMHS), and the medical record audits conducted by the County Health Department Correctional Healthcare Team (CHT), for youth detained in the Susan J. Gionfriddo JJC; and
b) Determine that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since the recommended action is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00799
| A-22) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the award of a Contract for Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection, County Project No. 864054, State Project No. 0525000208, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, located at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, for the construction of Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection Project;
b) Award the Construction Contract for the Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection Project in the amount of $1,291,191.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Toro Enterprises, Inc., PO BOX 6285, Oxnard, CA 93031, subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the Project, as required under California law;
c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives;
d) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve change orders for t | |
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26-00803
| A-23) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver on Competition in Purchase of Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC Replacement Parts for the ReSource Center; Third District, as follows:
a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure replacement parts from Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 through June 30, 2027 for maintenance and replacement of the shredder; and
b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the contract for maintenance and repair for ongoing operation of the Tajiguas ReSource Center facilities is within the scope of the project covered by the prior environmental review, the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (12EIR-00000-00002) SCH No. 2012041068 and Subsequent | |
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26-00801
| A-24) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a request for Local Advance Construction Authorization for Highway Bridge Program (HBP): Bonita School Road Bridge Over Santa Maria River (51C-0230), County Project 862367 and a Resolution to Designate the Public Works Director, or his designee to enter into future requests for local advance construction authorizations, Fifth District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the High Cost Letter for Local Advance Construction Authorization with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Local HBP for the Bonita School Road Bridge (Bridge No. 51C-0230) over the Santa Maria River (Project No. 862367);
b) Adopt a Resolution to designate the Director of Public Works as an authorized Agent with authority to enter into future Requests for Local Advance Construction Authorizations for projects under $20 million with Caltrans, provided funds will be set aside and planned within the relevant fiscal-year budgets, subject to review and approval by County Executive Office, Coun | |
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26-00780
| A-25) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, dba CenCal Health, and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Sheriff or Designee to execute an MOU between the Santa Barbara County Sheriff and Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority dba CenCal Health to implement Medi-Cal pre-release services under the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice-Involved (JI) Initiative at the Santa Barbara County Jails; and
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00790
| A-26) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with End2End Public Safety, Inc., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with End2End Public Safety, Inc. (dba Advanced Technology Information Management Systems-ATIMS) to provide software upgrade and maintenance services to the Jail Management System (JMS) utilized by Custody Operations Branch of the Sheriff’s Office; and
b) Determine that the activity is not a “Project” subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review per CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(5), since the activity is an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00793
| A-27) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding approval of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC), as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the U.S. DOJ ESAC on behalf of the County for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026; and
b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Health Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because it is a government administrative activity that does not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. | |
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26-00797
| A-28) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County for community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County to provide community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services for a total contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027;
b) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee to adjust the Line Item Budget of the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County dba Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center Agreement without exceeding the total contract amount;
c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of Social Services or designee to provide consent under Section 18 of the Agreement for Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County to subcontract services without exceeding the total contract amount and subject to concurrence of County Counsel; and
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26-00002
| | Agenda Item | 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) (26-00002)
WHEN TESTIFYING BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, PERSONAL ATTACKS AND OTHER DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR ARE NOT APPROPRIATE. | |
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26-00818
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)
Employee organizations: Santa Barbara County Fire Fighters, Inc., Local 2046; Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Jana Petersen and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt. | |
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26-00781
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) (Case No. 24ORD-00029), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (Case No. 26GPA-00005), Coastal Land Use Plan (Case No. 26GPA-00006), and Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves to adopt the Utility-Scale Solar Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations;
b) Certify the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (County Environmental Document No. 25EIR-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2024110254), dated December 2025, as modified by the EIR Revision Document (RV 01), dated September 1, 2026, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
c) Approve the Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Amendments Project by taking the following actions:
i) Adopt an Ordinanc | |
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26-00784
| 2) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Santa Ynez Unit Mid-cycle Fee Reassessment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Consider and approve reassessment of the Santa Ynez Unit Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund fees for 2025 - 2027;
b) After approval of (a), consider and approve the revised allocation amount for the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund 2026 - 2027 grant solicitation cycle;
c) Amend the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Guidelines for the purposes of documenting the Santa Ynez Unit Mid-cycle Fee Reassessment; and
d) Determine that approving fee reassessments, updating available amounts for the grant solicitation cycle, and updating the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Guidelines are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and (5).
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26-00785
| 3) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a report on the 2026-2027 Winter Preparations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District:
a) Receive and file a report on County preparations for a possible strong storm season resulting from predicted El Niño conditions; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | |
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26-00813
| 4) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District Annual Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Approve the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Report;
b) Provide direction to the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association regarding the management of the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District, including as to any marketing activities; and
c) Find that the proposed actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as they involve organizational and administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE | |
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26-00788
| 5) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Receive and file the FY 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget and Status Report as of June 30, 2026, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors; 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.
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26-00819
| 6) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding protecting children through Firearms Retailer buffer zones and an Interim Urgency Ordinance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 1 HR.)
a) Direct the Planning and Development Department to prepare and process amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), and Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code (Zoning), to:
i) Define “Firearms Retailer” and related terms as distinct land uses;
ii) Establish a mandatory buffer of 1,000 feet between any new Firearms Retailer and designated sensitive receptors, including public and private K-12 schools, preschools, licensed childcare centers, parks, playgrounds, youth centers, religious establishments, similar child-serving facilities, and other Firearms Retailers;
iii) Clarify how the buffer is measured between a Firearms Retailer and a sensitive receptor or other Firearms Retailer, including use of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and analysis;
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