HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding an informational presentation regarding the establishment of a Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive an informational presentation regarding the creation of a Santa Barbara County Film Commissioner, including potential operating model, scope of services, and measurable outcomes; b) Provide direction to staff to return ahead of Budget Hearings with options for establishing a Film Commissioner, including potential structures and funding sources; and c) Find that the recommended actions are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of organizational or administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY

Committee

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Introduced

March 27, 2026

On agenda

April 7, 2026

Passed

April 7, 2026

Where it was heard

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Apr 7, 2026 Acted on as follows: Pass

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