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26-00669
| | 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 prior to 5:00 PM | |
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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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26-00746
| A-1) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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26-00747
| A-2) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Andrew Firestone for extraordinary service to Santa Barbara County’s nonprofit community. | |
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26-00731
| A-3) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dallys Estrada, Marko Marrero and Justin Wycoff of the Agricultural Commissioner’s-Weights and Measures Office as the August 2026 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County. | |
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26-00745
| A-4) | Resolution to be Presented | Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Mona Miyasato upon her retirement from the County of Santa Barbara after over twelve years as the County Executive Officer and over 30 years of combined service to the communities of Santa Monica, Marin and Santa Barbara counties. | |
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26-00734
| A-5) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee, as follows:
a) Appoint the following member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee:
i) Alejandro “Alex” Maldonado appointed by the Santa Barbara County California Strawberry Commission. | |
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26-00714
| A-6) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Authorization for Year End Transfers and Revisions of Appropriations, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve budget revisions and transfers necessary to close the County’s accounting records for County funds for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) which require 4/5 approval vote from the Board of Supervisors; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(c) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which 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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26-00738
| A-7) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Annual Countywide Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan, as follows:
a) Receive and file the FY 2026-2027 Annual Countywide Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan in accordance with the County of Santa Barbara Internal Audit Charter; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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26-00739
| A-8) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis Report for July 2025 Through June 2026, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Sheriff’s Office Overtime Analysis Report for July 2025 Through June 2026; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines because they consist of the creation of government funding mechanisms which 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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26-00715
| A-9) | Administrative Item | Summerland Sanitary District - Approve the request of the Summerland Sanitary District calling for the election of two at-large District Board Members and requesting consolidation of District Election with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026.
(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) | |
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26-00719
| A-10) | Administrative Item | Isla Vista Community Services District - Approve the request of the Isla Vista Community Services District ordering an election and requesting the consolidation of the election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026.
(APPROVE AND REFER TO THE COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER-ASSESSOR) | |
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26-00728
| A-11) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Acceptance of Homekey+ Calle Real Family Village Standard Agreement, Second District, as follows:
a) Authorize the Community Services Director to execute all certifications, standard forms, and a 2026 grant agreement in a form substantially similar to the Homekey+ Standard Agreement between the County and the State dated April 10, 2026, and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ State funds, subject to concurrence of County Counsel and Auditor; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to: CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c); and finding that the actions consist of specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; Government Code Section 8698.4, finding that the County has declared a shelter crisis and the action includes leasing of County-owned land for permanent supportive housing serving persons moving from homelessness and financial assistance; and CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, finding that the actions | |
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26-00705
| A-12) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Contract Amendments for Community Environmental Council and Quail Springs Regarding Resilient Cuyama Valley Initiative, First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the first amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Community Environmental Council to amend the contract term from August 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the first amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with True Nature Society dba Quail Springs to amend the contract term from August 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 as the actions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, inv | |
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26-00736
| A-13) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the execution of First Amended and Restated Loan Documents for Good Samaritan Shelters’ (GSS) Community Corrections Partnership Program (CCP), funding, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve and Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the following First Amended and Restated CCP Loan Documents with GSS:
i) GSS CCP First Amended and Restated Loan Agreement; and
ii) GSS CCP Lompoc First Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement;
b) Approve the following amended and restated CCP Loan Documents, executed by GSS:
i) GSS Lompoc CCP First Amended and Restated Deed of Trust; and
ii) GSS Lompoc First Amended and Restated Promissory Note;
c) Authorize and direct the Community Services Department Director to cause the executed Regulatory Agreement and Deed of Trust referenced in the Recommended Actions above to be recorded against title to the real property referenced therein; and
d) Determine that the above recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Gu | |
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26-00716
| A-14) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Outside Litigation Consultant Contract with Geosyntec Consultants, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, for a term starting May 7, 2026, and ending no later than December 31, 2027; and
b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the CEQA Guidelines. | |
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26-00749
| A-15) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the proposed conflict of interest code of the Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area, as follows:
a) Approve the proposed conflict of interest code of the Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area as submitted; and
b) Determine that the above-recommended action is 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 action consists of an administrative activity of the government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00740
| A-16) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Outdoor Festival License for One805 Live!, as follows:
a) Find that the application for an Outdoor Festival License for One805 Live!, to be held on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026, substantially meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 6, Article VI, Sec. 6-81 of the Santa Barbara County ordinance;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Outdoor Festival License for One805 Live!, to be held on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026; 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) and 15268, as they involve organizational and administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and since approval of a qualifying application for an outdoor festival license is a ministerial action. | |
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26-00741
| A-17) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Outdoor Festival License for Palm Tree Music Festival, as follows:
a) Find that the application for an Outdoor Festival License for the Palm Tree Music Festival, to be held on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026, substantially meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 6, Article VI, Sec. 6-81 of the Santa Barbara County ordinance;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Outdoor Festival License for Palm Tree Music Festival, to be held on October 10, 2026 and October 11, 2026; 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) and 15268, as they involve organizational and administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment and since approval of a qualifying application for an outdoor festival license is a ministerial action. | |
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26-00748
| A-18) | Administrative Item | Approve Budget Revision Request Nos. 1570; 1575; 1577; 1581; 1584; 1585; 1586; 1587; 1588; 1590; 1597; 1600; and 1606. (4/5 Vote Required) | |
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26-00720
| A-19) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Voluntary Rate Range Program/Intergovernmental Transfer 2025 Agreement with the State Department of Health Care Services, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement (Contract No. IGT-25-0042) regarding transfer of public funds with the California Department of Health Care Services in the amount of approximately $714,912.00 from the County Health Department to the Department of Health Care Services with a term of January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028;
b) Approve, ratify, and authorize the County Health Department Director to execute the Intergovernmental Transfer Agreement with the Santa Barbara Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan for participation in an Intergovernmental Transfer to obtain federal financial participation leveraged on local dollars used for care provided to CenCal Health eligible patients with a term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental | |
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26-00725
| A-20) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Influenza Reagent Resource User Agreement, as follows:
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a no-cost User Agreement with the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), effective June 15, 2026, for access to free influenza reagents;
b) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to execute any future, no-cost amendments to the User Agreement with the ATCC, including any necessary certifications, acknowledgements, and documents directly associated with the Agreement, upon review and approval by County Counsel’s Office and Risk Management, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time;
c) Approve and authorize the County Health Director to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the Duration of Agreement section, upon review and approval by County Counsel’s Office, subject to the Board’s ability to rescind this delegated authority at any time; and
d) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality A | |
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26-00737
| A-21) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Pet Lover’s Spay and Neuter Grant Program Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in the Amount of $50,000.00, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the County Health Department, or designee, to execute Grant Agreement No. 25-0658-000-SO with the CDFA and accept a grant award in the amount of $50,000.00 for Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) to expand public spay and neuter services through Project PetSafe for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027;
b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1574 in the amount of $50,000.00 for unanticipated revenue for use in the Animal Services Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget; and
c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are 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 | |
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26-00721
| A-22) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Report, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Real Estate Fraud Prosecution Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Report; and
b) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) because they consist of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. | |
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26-00722
| A-23) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding California Department of Insurance (DOI) Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows:
a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to submit an application and, if awarded, execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California DOI for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the award period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an anticipated award of $362,000.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of $452,600.00;
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December 31, 2027, or to increase the grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) | |
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26-00723
| A-24) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance (DOI) Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows:
a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and, if awarded, execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California DOI for the Life and Annuity Consumer Protection Program, for the award period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an anticipated award of $53,500.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of $96,700.00;
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December 31, 2027, or to increase the grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to | |
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26-00724
| A-25) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the California Department of Insurance (DOI) Automobile Insurance Fraud Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as follows:
a) Adopt and authorize the Chair to execute a Resolution authorizing the District Attorney, or designee, to apply for and, if awarded, execute a Grant Award Agreement with the California DOI for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the award period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an anticipated award of $143,500.00, up to a maximum grant award amount of $253,000.00;
b) Approve and authorize the District Attorney, or designee, to execute any future amendments to extend the term of the Grant Award Agreement through December 31, 2027, or to increase the grant award in an amount not to exceed an additional $50,000.00, with the concurrence of Risk Management, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller; and
c) Determine that the above recommended actions are not the approval of a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines S | |
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26-00702
| A-26) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Destruction of Accounting Records, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve an Application for Destruction of Records of Financial Services Division files that are more than two (2) years old and are no longer required by law to be retained; and
b) Determine that the above actions are organizational and administrative activities of government that are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b) (5). | |
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26-00701
| A-27) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Award Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) Communication Site Construction Contract, Cuyama Peak Site, County Project No. PRJ-000641, Fourth District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the PSRN Communication Site, Cuyama Peak project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office, County Project No.?22039;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) for the Cuyama Peak PSRN Construction Project (Project) in the amount of $2,207,353.00, with Normile 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 $122,867.65, 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 f | |
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26-00717
| A-28) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding Amendment 1 to the Calle Real Campus Solar Power Purchase Agreement to Add Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), as follows:
a) Find, in accordance with Government Code Section 4217.12, that the anticipated cost to the County for electricity provided under the amended Power Purchase Agreement, including the addition of a battery energy storage system, will be less than the anticipated marginal cost to the County of electrical or other energy that would have been consumed in the absence of the amended contract, and that the terms of the Amendment are in the best interests of the County;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Amendment to the Power Purchase Agreement with SL Mission Solar I, LLC to add a 5.64 MWh battery energy storage system to the previously approved 1.4 megawatt direct current (MWdc) groundmounted solar photovoltaic system at the Calle Real Campus, located at 439 N. San Antonio Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110; and
c) Affirm that all California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determinations previously made for the Calle R | |
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26-00732
| A-29) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding a Consent and Agreement for sale-leaseback financing for the Santa Barbara County (SBC) Northern Jail Renewable Energy Project, Fourth District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Consent and Agreement between the SBC and Wintrust Asset Finance Inc. related to the sale leaseback financing of solar and related improvements serving the Northern Branch Jail;
b) Authorize the General Services Director, or designee, to execute any ancillary documents required to complete the Transaction, provided they do not materially deviate from the terms presented; and
c) Direct staff to transmit fully executed documents to Wintrust Asset Finance Inc. and SBC Northern Jail Renewable Energy, LLC upon completion. | |
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26-00729
| A-30) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building Seismic and HVAC Upgrades Project, Award Agreement for Construction Services, Project No. PRJ-000268 (22024), First District, as follows:
a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute a General Construction Contract Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. in the Base Contract Amount of $1,526,646.00, with a Contingency Amount not to exceed $88,832.00 for a maximum Aggregate Contract Amount not to exceed $1,615,478.00 for the Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building Seismic and HVAC Upgrades Project, County Project PRJ-000268 (22024);
b) Authorize the Director of General Services or his Capital Division Chief designee to approve change orders in an aggregate amount not to exceed $88,832.00 to address changes or additions to the work being performed under the General Construction Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, INC;
c) Authorize the Director of General Services to (i) amend the Agreement to extend the Term of the Agreement by up to six (6) additional months, and (ii) terminate th | |
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26-00735
| A-31) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Conformity Review, as follows:
a) Receive and file the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Action Letter from the June 3, 2026 hearing finding that the outlined Fiscal Years 2026-2031 CIP projects to be in conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan; and
b) Determine that the proposed actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as they consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment; and that the proposed actions do not constitute “Approval” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15352 as they do not commit the County to a definite course of action in regard to any project. | |
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26-00742
| A-32) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Summary Vacation of Unused Portion of a County Road at 2275 Ortega Hill Road, APN 005-177-003, in the Community of Summerland, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve, adopt and authorize the Chair to execute the original and certified copy
and authorize staff to record the Resolution, Findings, and Summary Order to Vacate, thereby abandoning a portion of a County Road and Right-of-Way, approximately 400-square feet being that portion of Assessor's Parcel Number 005-177-003 in the Community of Summerland; and
b) Determine that the recommended action is exempt from environmental review in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), no possibility of an Environmental Impact. | |
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26-00750
| A-33) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (Association) Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), August 17, 2026 through July 2, 2028, as follows:
a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the County Human Resources Department to execute the successor MOU between the County of Santa Barbara (County) and the Association, and authorize the Human Resources Director, or designee to sign the successor MOU establishing wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for the period of August 17, 2026, through July 2, 2028; 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. | |
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26-00710
| A-34) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Environmental Justice Element of the Comprehensive Plan Reporting, as follows:
a) Receive and file a report on Environmental Justice Element reporting and stakeholder engagement; and
b) Determine that this report does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(5). | |
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26-00703
| A-35) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Approval of a Five-Year Renewal Agreement for Journal Technologies eDefender license for the Public Defender’s Office, as follows:
a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Public Defender, or designee, to execute a five-year software license, maintenance and support agreement with Journal Technologies, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, in an annual amount of not to exceed $100,000.00, and adjusted each year thereafter pursuant to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) not to exceed 4% annually, for a total five year CPI adjusted amount of $541,632.00; and
b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), finding that the actions consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00726
| A-36) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding County Service Area No. 41, Cebada Canyon Road Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Third District, as follows:
a) Ratify and reaffirm the actions taken in Resolution 26-139, adopted on June 9, 2026, and adopt the Report as “Exhibit A” to Resolution 26-139, all establishing road maintenance charges (with no increase in benefit assessment) for County Service Area No. 41 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027;
b) Direct the Clerk of the Board to file with the Auditor-Controller Resolution 26-139 with the Report on or before August 21, 2026; and
c) Find that the proposed action is for the establishment, modification, structuring, restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares, or other charges by public agencies which the public agency finds are for the purpose of meeting operating expenses; that the proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines 14 CCR section 15273(a)(1). | |
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26-00727
| A-37) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill 2026 Access Road Extension and Site Improvements, County Project No. 828999, Third District, as follows:
a) Approve the plans and specifications for the construction of the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill 2026 Access Road Extension and Site Improvements, on file in the Public Works Department office;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, to construct the Tajiguas Sanitary Landfill 2026 Access Road Extension and Site Improvements for a contract term of September 1, 2026, through October 30, 2026, in the amount of $763,791.00;
c) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to approve change orders for County Project No. 828999 for a contingency amount up to $50,689.55, for a total amount not to exceed $814,480.55; and
d) Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, no substantial changes are proposed, no substantial changes in circumstances have occurred, and no new | |
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26-00700
| A-38) | Administrative Item | Certify the Special Election Results for the Safety Seventh Member of the Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System Board of Retirement. | |
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26-00712
| A-39) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement for Consulting Services with Dell Marketing, L.P., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Approve and authorize Sheriff Brown or his designee to execute the agreement with Dell Marketing, L.P. for the Azure Local Cluster Rebuild Service beginning August 18, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 for a maximum not to exceed $50,875.00; and
b) Determine that the above recommended actions do not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(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. | |
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26-00713
| A-40) | Administrative Item | Consider recommendations regarding the Sheriff’s In-Car Video Systems Technology Lifecycle Upgrade, as follows:
a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure in-car video equipment for the Sheriff’s Office and approve the contract without a formal bid process and approve COBAN Technologies, Inc. as the sole source vendor for the period ending June 30, 2031, for an amount of $693,503.00;
b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute this agreement with COBAN Technologies, Inc. for the provision, installation, licensing, cloud storage, and support of in-car video hardware and software systems for the Sheriff’s patrol vehicles, effective August 18, 2026, through June 30, 2031; and
c) 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 governmental administrative and fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. | |
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26-00704
| A-41) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of R.W. “Hap” Ziegler to the Civil Service Commission, term ending May 31, 2030, First District. | |
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26-00751
| A-42) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of Nathan Bero to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2029, First District. | |
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26-00733
| A-43) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Jenny Thompson to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2027, Second District. | |
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26-00706
| A-44) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of Kimberly Kimmerman to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2029, Third District. | |
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26-00707
| A-45) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the reappointment of Judith Dale to the Library Advisory Committee, term ending June 30, 2027, Third District. | |
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26-00708
| A-46) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Jose Juan Ibarra to the Parks Commission, term ending January 1, 2027, Third District. | |
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26-00709
| A-47) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Chip Wullbrandt to the County Riding and Hiking Trails Advisory Committee, Third District. | |
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26-00711
| A-48) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Alexis Otero to the Human Services Commission, term ending June 30, 2029, Third District. | |
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26-00718
| A-49) | Appointment/BOS item | Approve the appointment of Carol Koch to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2029, Fifth District. | |
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26-00743
| A-50) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Santa Ynez Unit Mid-cycle Fee Reassessment for the Santa Ynez Unit, as follows:
(Set a hearing for September 1, 2026. Time estimate: 1 hour)
a) Consider and approve the reassessment of the Santa Ynez Unit Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund fees for 2025 - 2027;
b) 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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26-00753
| A-51) | Set Hearing/Hearing Request | Set a hearing to consider recommendations regarding the adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the County Code to Regulate Possession of Catalytic Converters, as follows:
(Set a hearing for September 22, 2026. Time estimate: 10 min.)
a) Approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance adding Chapter 23, Article VI, Sections 23-38 through 23-41 to the Santa Barbara County Ordinance Code regulating possession of catalytic converters;
b) Read the title, “An Ordinance of the County of Santa Barbara adding Chapter 23, Article VI, Sections 23-38 through 23-41 to the Santa Barbara County Ordinance Code Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters” and waive further reading of the Ordinance; and
c) Set a hearing for the Administrative Agenda of October 6, 2026 to consider the adoption (Second Reading) of the Ordinance, as follows:
i) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of “An Ordinance of the County of Santa Barbara adding Chapter 23, Article VI, Sections 23-38 through 23-41 to the Santa Barbara County Ordinance Code Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters”; an | |
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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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26-00755
| | Agenda Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9)
County of Santa Barbara v. S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., LLC; Orange County Superior Court Case Number 30-2022-01274057-CU-BC-CJC.
County of Santa Barbara v. Rosser International, Inc.; Orange County Superior Court Case Number 30-2021-01180189-CU-BC-CJC.
Sable Offshore Corp., et al. v. County of Santa Barbara, et al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case Number 2:25cv04165.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6)
Employee organizations: Engineers and Technicians Association; and Santa Barbara and Service Employees International Union, Local 620. Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt. | |
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26-00730
| 1) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the State Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Summary and County Impacts, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.)
a) Receive and file a report on the state budget for FY 2026-2027 and potential future impacts to the County’s budget; and
b) Find that the proposed action is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)?pursuant to?CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) as it involves 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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26-00744
| 2) | Departmental Agenda | HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Hagfors Rezone Project, Case No. 25RZN-00003, Third District, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.)
a) Make the required findings for approval of the Rezone ordinance, consisting of a Zoning Map Amendment (Case No. 25RZN-00003) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, as specified in Findings for Approval;
b) Determine that the proposed project, Case No. 25RZN-00003, has been adequately reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 [Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning]/Public Resources Code Section 21083.3, and that no further environmental review is required because the project is consistent with the adopted Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan (SYVCP) and does not result in impacts beyond those analyzed in the SYVCP EIR (08EIR-00000-00004). Further, find that, pursuant to Public Resources Code 21083.3, the proposed rezoning action is consistent with the community plan and is therefore subject to exemption from CEQA; and
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