Consider recommendations regarding Haven Energy Battery Energy Storage System Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Santa Barbara Social Services Building (234 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110); b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an MOU with Haven Energy, Inc. to memorialize the initial steps toward the installation of a battery energy storage system at the Naomi Schwartz Building (130 E. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101); 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 result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.

Administrative Item Agenda Ready Introduced November 26, 2025

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