Consider recommendations regarding the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance and Pilot Program, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Consider the adoption (Second Reading) of an Ordinance amending the Santa Barbara County Code to adopt regulations regarding sidewalk vending countywide; b) Direct the County Public Information Officer (PIO) to develop a public awareness campaign using earned media; c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0010755 to establish appropriations of $42,022.10 in Fund 990 for staff to initiate a six-month Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program to enforce the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance for the period of April 3, 2026 through October 3, 2026; and d) Determine that the above actions are exempt under the provisions of 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.

Committee

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Introduced

February 12, 2026

On agenda

March 3, 2026

Passed

March 3, 2026

Where it was heard

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Mar 3, 2026 Acted on as follows: Pass BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Feb 24, 2026 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Feb 24, 2026 Acted on as follows: Pass

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