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Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 1/13/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA
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26-00042  Agenda ItemThe 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  Not available Not available
26-00001  Agenda ItemCounty 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.  Not available Not available
26-00014 A-1)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution honoring Cycling Without Age for exceptional public service in Santa Barbara County.  Not available Not available
26-00015 A-2)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution honoring the 80th Anniversary of Lewis Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Santa Barbara County.  Not available Not available
26-00035 A-3)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Santa Barbara County.  Not available Not available
26-00013 A-4)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Dr. Mary Ann Evans for her vital mental health support to children, youth, adults and families while also training and mentoring emerging clinicians.  Not available Not available
26-00016 A-5)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Josh Hope and Angel Reyes of the Probation Department as the January 2026 Employees of the Month for Santa Barbara County.  Not available Not available
26-00017 A-6)Resolution to be PresentedAdopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Fire Chief Mark Hartwig upon his retirement from the Fire Department after over 6 years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County and 33 years of fire service.  Not available Not available
26-00009 A-7)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the County of Santa Barbara’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR or Financial Highlights) for the Fiscal Year (FY) Ended June 30, 2025, as follows: a) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s ACFR for the FY ended June 30, 2025; b) Receive and file the County of Santa Barbara’s PAFR or Financial Highlights for the FY ended June 30, 2025; c) Receive and file the Required Communication Letter Pursuant to Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 114 for the FY ended June 30, 2025; and d) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), because they are government fiscal activities which do not involve commitment to any specific project which may result in potentially significant physical impact on the environment.  Not available Not available
26-00022 A-8)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, DBA CenCal Health, Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2029 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System FYs 2025-2029 and Mental Health Plan FYs 2025-2029 Services Delivery and Coordination, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell), or designee, to execute a MOU with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, DBA CenCal Health (CenCal), as well as the associated attestation, for services delivery and coordination of Medi-Cal members served by CenCal as the county Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan and BWell as the county Medi-Cal Mental Health Plan for the period of September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028; b) Approve and authorize the Director of BWell, or designee, to execute a MOU with Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, DBA CenCal Health (CenCal), as well as the associated attestation, for services delivery and coordination of Medi-Cal members served by CenCal as the county Medi-  Not available Not available
26-00023 A-9)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Clearwater Security and Compliance LLC for Information Technology Services for Fiscal Years 2025-2028, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Clearwater Security & Compliance LLC (not a local vendor) (Board Contract No. 24-303) to increase the contract amount by $25,000.00 for risk analysis site visit-related travel expenses for a revised, total maximum contract amount not to exceed $319,996.00, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; 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)(4), finding that the action is a governmental funding mechanism and/or fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  Not available Not available
26-00024 A-10)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Services Agreement (Board Contract [BC] No. 23-078) with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. for Residential Treatment Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2027, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor (BC No. 23-078) with Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (Tarzana) (not a local vendor) to update certain standard provisions for compliance with State and federal requirements or to clarify the obligations of the parties, add one new facility located in Lancaster, California for Residential Treatment Services, and update the Entity Rates and Codes by Service Type, resulting in no change to the total maximum contract amount of $9,039,600.00, inclusive of $1,142,100.00 for FY 2023-2024, $2,632,500.00 for FY 2024-2025, $2,632,500.00 for FY 2025-2026, and $2,632,500.00 for FY 2026-2027, with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action is not a project that   Not available Not available
26-00025 A-11)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Services Agreement with Ojai Recovery, LLC for Alcohol and Drug Program Substance Use Disorder Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2027, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Ojai Recovery, LLC (not a local vendor) for the provision of residential treatment services and room and board for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $8,743,200.00 to include $3,747,200.00 for FY 2025-2026 and $4,996,000.00 for FY 2026-2027 for the period of January 13, 2026, through June 30, 2027; b) Delegate to the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness or designee the authority to suspend, delay, or interrupt services for convenience and make immaterial changes to the Agreement per Sections 20 and 26 of the Agreement; reallocate funds between funding sources, in the year end cost settlement per Exhibit B, and amend the program goals, outcomes, and measures per Exhibit E, all without altering the maximum contract amount and without requiring the Board of Supervisors app  Not available Not available
26-00018 A-12)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding amending authorization to apply for Homekey+ funding, as follows: a) Adopt an amended Resolution authorizing the Application and participation in the Homekey Program, and the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds; b) Authorize the Director of the Community Services Department, or designee, to execute all certifications, standard forms, and local grant agreements, and other related documents required for the acceptance and administration of Homekey+ funds, subject to concurrence by Auditor-Controller, County Counsel and Risk Management; and c) Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, finding that the proposed “Homekey” project is to provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and that the project satisfies the requirements described more fully in Section 50675.1.4.  Not available Not available
26-00027 A-13)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding ratification of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02 (adopting and amending the 2025 California Fire Code and Appendices; adopting and amending the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; amending Section R309 of the 2025 California Residential Code; and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-01.), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution ratifying the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s Ordinance No. 2025-02 (adopting and amending the 2025 California Fire Code and Appendices; adopting and amending the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; amending Section R309 of the 2025 California Residential Code; and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-01); b) Upon ratification of the Ordinance, instruct the Clerk of the Board to forward a copy of the Board’s ratifying Resolution, and the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s Ordinance (including Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District’s findings which are set forth in Section 9 of the Ordinance), to the California Department of Hous  Not available Not available
26-00028 A-14)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Ratification of the Montecito Fire Protection District’s adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-02 (adopting and amending the 2025 California Fire Code and Appendices; adopting and amending the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; amending Section R313 of the 2025 California Residential Code and Section 1505 of the 2025 California Building Code; and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-01.), as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution ratifying the Montecito Fire Protection District’s Ordinance 2025-02 (adopting and amending the 2025 California Fire Code and Appendices; adopting and amending the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; amending Section R313 of the 2025 California Residential Code and Section 1505 of the 2025 California Building Code; and repealing Ordinance No. 2022-01); b) Upon ratification of the Ordinance, instruct the Clerk of the Board to forward a copy of the Board’s ratifying Resolution, and the Montecito Fire Protection District’s Ordinance (including Montecito Fire Protection District’s findings which are set forth in Article 12 of  Not available Not available
26-00031 A-15)Administrative ItemApprove Budget Revision Requests Nos. 0010775, 0010909, 0010930, and 0010938 (4/5 Vote Required).  Not available Not available
26-00034 A-16)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Second Sight Solutions - Beacon Rebate Model Platform and Beacon Maximum Fair Price (MFP) Platform Privacy Policy Terms, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the County Health Director, or designee, to accept the no cost Second Sight Solutions Beacon Rebate Model and Beacon MFP Platform Privacy Policies between the County Health Department and Second Sight Solutions-Beacon, LLC. These platforms will be used to process, validate, and facilitate funding for the payment of rebates owed under participation in the 340B program from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026; and b) Determine that the recommended action is not a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt per CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because the recommended action consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.  Not available Not available
26-00036 A-17)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to extend the Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District (Fire District) and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services between the Fire District and CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, to extend the contract through June 30, 2026, Board Contract No. 22124; and b) Find that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) in that they involve continuing administrative or maintenance activities, and CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), in that they involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  Not available Not available
26-00039 A-18)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to extend the Agreement between the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District (Fire District) and Mission Critical Partners, LLC (MCP), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services between the Fire District and MCP to extend the contract through June 30, 2026; and b) Find that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) in that they involve continuing administrative or maintenance activities, and CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), in that they involve organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  Not available Not available
26-00011 A-19)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Intake and Reception Center (IRC) Expansion and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements Project related to the Main Jail Complex located in South County and the award agreement for construction; County Project No. 20041, Second District, as follows: a) Approve the plans and specifications for the County of Santa Barbara IRC Expansion and ADA Improvements, County Project No. 20041 (Project) on file in the General Services Capital Projects office; b) Award, approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract (Contract) with ProWest PCM, Inc. dba ProWest Constructors (Contractor) in the Base Contract Amount of $6,024,246.00, plus a Contingency Amount not to exceed $313,712.30 (Contingency Amount), for a Maximum Aggregate Contract Amount not to exceed $6,337,958.30; c) Authorize the Director of General Services, or his Assistant Director or Capital Division Chief designee, to approve and execute Change Orders in an Aggregate Amount not to exceed the Contingency Amount, provided that no Change Order shall exceed $210,000.00  Not available Not available
26-00012 A-20)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the First Amendment to the Conditional Agreement to Record Restrictive Covenant for the San Marcos Foothills Preserve, First District, as follows: a) Approve, accept and authorize the Chair to execute the First Amendment to Conditional Agreement to Record a Restriction on Use of 200 acres of county-owned property within the San Marcos Foothills Preserve; 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.  Not available Not available
26-00019 A-21)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Work Order approval for electric vehicle charging equipment, as follows: a) Approve nine Work Orders for a total of 78 electric vehicle charging stations, ancillary equipment, plan review, commissioning, and software services for an amount totaling $1,603,533.00 for Santa Maria Animal Services, Casa Nueva, Foster Road Yard, North County Parks Yard, Northern Branch Jail, Regional Fire Communications Center, South County Jail, South Coast Transfer Station, and Tajiguas Landfill, to be supplied by PowerFlex Systems, LLC, under the terms and conditions specified in the Agreement for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Services of Independent Contractor, approved by the Board of Supervisors on June 6, 2023 and amended on October 14, 2025 (Amendment); b) Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to sign and execute such Work Orders; and c) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative activity that will   Not available Not available
26-00020 A-22)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute the Second Amendment (Second Amendment) to the Agreement with Esri (Board Contract No. 22081/SCON-001479) (Agreement) and to increase the Maximum Agreement Amount by $71,800.00 to $1,488,720.00; b) Authorize the Chief Information Officer to execute amendments to the Agreement to expend a supplemental services amount in an Aggregate Amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for the remaining term of the Agreement; and c) Determine that the above recommended actions are 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.  Not available Not available
26-00026 A-23)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding Statement of Final Quantities for the Isla Vista Trash Capture Project, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Statement of Final Quantities for work performed for the Isla Vista Trash Capture Project (Project No. 56STC) by the contractor Taylor Jane Construction L.P. (a tri-county vendor) in the amount of $483,444.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are an organizational and administrative activity of government, and not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines.  Not available Not available
26-00032 A-24)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the authority to advertise for the ReSource Center Biogas Treatment System Upgrade Project; Third District, as follows: a) Authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to advertise and receive bids for the ReSource Center Biogas Treatment System Upgrade Project; 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 government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.  Not available Not available
26-00044 A-25)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding the Public Works Director’s Report on Emergency Response Actions from Impacts on Flooding and Storms and Continuation of Emergency Actions, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) Acting as the Board of Supervisors: a) Receive and review a report from the Public Works Director regarding emergency actions taken pursuant to Resolution No. 19-327 and Public Contract Code section 22050 related to emergency operations responding to flooding, storms, debris removal and transportation projects following the recent late December 2025 and early January 2026 (25STM3) storm events and the necessity of the action and the reasons the emergency will not permit delay resulting from competitive solicitation of bids; b) Determine that there is a need to continue the emergency actions ordered by the Public Works Director; c) Direct staff to return to the Board at the next regular meeting, or every 14 days in the case of consecutive weekly regular meetings, to allow the Board to review the emergency action and determine whether there is a need to continue the emergency   Not available Not available
26-00029 A-26)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and United Domestic Workers of America, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute the negotiated Memorandum of Understanding between the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and the United Domestic Workers of America AFSCME Local 3930, AFL-CIO, for the period January 13, 2026 through June 30, 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.  Not available Not available
26-00030 A-27)Administrative ItemConsider recommendations regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Carpinteria to accept annual funding for the 211 Helpline Service, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Social Services Director or designee, to execute the MOU to receive $3,565.00 annual funding from the City of Carpinteria for the 211 Helpline Service, (retroactively for Fiscal Year [FY] 2024-2025), through FY 2026-2027; b) Delegate authority to the Director of Social Services, or designee, to execute renewals of the MOU to receive annual funding from the City of Carpinteria provided that Social Services obtains concurrence from County Counsel and Auditor-Controller; and c) 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.  Not available Not available
26-00033 A-28)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the appointment of Anne McMeeking to the Arts Commission, term ending June 30, 2028, First District.  Not available Not available
26-00037 A-29)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Stan Schwartz to the Fire Board of Appeal, concurrent term, Second District.  Not available Not available
26-00038 A-30)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Evie Vesper to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Second District.  Not available Not available
26-00040 A-31)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Lynne Gibbs to the Behavioral Wellness Commission, term ending January 1, 2029, Second District.  Not available Not available
26-00041 A-32)Appointment/BOS itemApprove the reappointment of Greg Ortiz to the Housing Authority Board, term ending December 31, 2029, South County Tenant-at-Large.  Not available Not available
26-00002  Agenda ItemPublic 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.  Not available Not available
26-00043  Agenda ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case Number 25CV03039. Richards Ranch LLC v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case Number 25CV02774.  Not available Not available
26-00010 1)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Board of Supervisors' 2026 Commission and Committee Appointments, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Adult and Aging Network; b) Beach Erosion Authority for Control Operations and Nourishment (BEACON); c) Behavioral Wellness Commission; d) California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Representative; e) CenCal Health; f) Central Coast Community Energy (3CE); g) Child Care Planning Council; h) CommUnify (formerly Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County); i) Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Representative; j) Debt Advisory Committee; k) Elected Officials Committee on Regional Homelessness Solutions; l) First Five Children and Families Commission of Santa Barbara County; m) Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA); n) Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA); o) Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council; p) KIDS Network Policy Council; q) Law Library Board of Trustees; r) Legislative Program Committee; s) Library Advisory Committee; t) Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO);  Not available Not available
26-00021 2)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding General Services Energy Program Update, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive and file the General Services Energy Program Update; and b) Determine that the proposed actions are not a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5), as it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  Not available Not available
25-01034 3)Departmental AgendaHEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to Santa Barbara County Code Chapter 6, Article VI regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Receive and file a presentation regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; b) Consider and approve the introduction (First Reading) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article VI of the Santa Barbara County Code regarding Outdoor Festivals and Chapter 36 regarding Public Nuisances; c) Read the title of the Ordinance and waive full reading of the Ordinance; d) 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; and e) Continue the hearing to the Administrative Agenda of January 27, 2026 to consider recomm  Not available Not available