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September 1, 2026 ·9:00 AM Approved

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BOARD HEARING ROOM, FOURTH FLOOR 105 EAST ANAPAMU STREET, SANTA BARBARA

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Agenda — 94 items

  1. 1 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: <https://www.countyofsb.org/1333/CSBTV-Livestream>; and - YouTube (English) at: <https://www.youtube.com/user/CSBTV20> (Closed Captioning Available) - YouTube (Spanish) at: <https://www.youtube.com/@csbtv20espanol> 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 on the day prior to the Board meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at: sbcob@countyofsb.org. Your comment will be distributed to the Board and posted online. Whether the comment is formally part of the record depends on the agenda item it is submitted for and its length and time of submittal as set out in Board Resolution 91-333 (Land Use). For planning, zoning and subdivision hearings, submissions more than one page in length must be filed with the Clerk no later than 12:00 PM on the Friday before the Board hearing unless the Board by motion and 4/5 vote determines to accept a late submission. - Attend the Meeting In-Person - Individuals are allowed to attend and provide comments in-person at the locations noted above. - Attend the Meeting by Zoom - Individuals wishing to provide public comment remotely can do so via Zoom by clicking the below link to register in advance. Important Note: Zoom is not intended for County staff to view the meeting. Please refer to the viewing methods outlined above. Register for Public Comment in advance for this meeting: <https://santabarbaracounty.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_bccX4LMUTtGDM37gkC2PvQ> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing important information about joining the webinar. Please review the Zoom protocols below, as follows: 1. Once the Chair has announced the item you want to comment on, please join the meeting. 2. You will be placed on mute until it is your turn to speak. You will be able to hear the Board meeting live after calling in and will need to turn off or mute your TV or the web stream to avoid sound interference. 3. The Clerk will call you by name. When removed from mute, you will hear a notification that your line has been unmuted. If you are using a touchtone phone, you may need to press *6. 4. Each person may address the Board for up to three minutes at the discretion of the Chair. If you have any questions or if you are participating in the hearing telephonically or electronically and need a disability-related modification or accommodation or have any issues attempting to access the hearing, please contact the Clerk of the Board's Office at (805) 568-2240 or sbcob@countyofsb.org. 26-00810
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  3. 3 Board Meeting Procedures
  4. 4 Late Distribution and Ex-Parte Communication
  5. 5 Disclosure of Campaign Contributions
  6. 6 Closed Session
  7. 7 Disability Access and Accommodation Requests
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  9. 9 9:00 A.M. ..... Convened to Regular Session
  10. 10 Roll Call
  11. 11 Pledge of Allegiance
  12. 12 Approval of Minutes of the August 25, 2026 Meeting Approve the Minutes Pass
  13. 13 County Executive Officer's Report
  14. 14 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. 26-00001
  15. 15 Administrative Agenda
  16. 16 All matters listed hereunder constitute a consent agenda, and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Board. Matters listed on the Administrative Agenda will be read only on the request of a member of the Board or the public, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Administrative Agenda and considered as a separate item.
  17. 17 Resolutions to be Presented
  18. A-1) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Recovery Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00804 Adopted Pass
  19. A-2) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming the month of September 2026 as Suicide Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00806 Adopted Pass
  20. A-3) Adopt a Resolution honoring and celebrating the legacy of Carlos Santana at the Santa Barbara Bowl. 26-00809 Adopted Pass
  21. A-4) Adopt a Resolution recognizing Captain Eric Gray and Search Dog Dee for their deployment to Venezuela in support of Earthquake Search and Rescue Operations. 26-00807 Adopted Pass
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  23. A-5) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation honoring Fayann Wooton-Raya, Diana Hernandez, Natalia Rossi, and Elise-Ramacotti of the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Team in the Behavioral Wellness Department as the September 2026 Employees of the Month in Santa Barbara County. 26-00802 Adopted Pass
  24. A-6) Adopt a Resolution of Commendation for Lieutenant Ugo Peter “Butch” Arnoldi upon his retirement from the Santa Barbara County’s Sheriff’s Department after over 53 years of faithful and dedicated service to the citizens of Santa Barbara County. 26-00783 Adopted Pass
  25. 25 Honorary Resolutions
  26. A-7) Adopt a Resolution celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center. 26-00795 Adopted Pass
  27. 27 Administrative Items
  28. A-8) Consider recommendations regarding an Amendment to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program Agreement No. 24-0469-032-SF with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute an Amendment to an Agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture to receive reimbursement and services related to the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Control Program in the County of Santa Barbara for the period of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027 in the amount of $473,072.00; and b) Determine that the above action involves government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4). 26-00791 Acted on as follows: Pass
  29. A-9) Consider recommendations regarding a Runbeck Election Services, LLC Contract, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute a Services Agreement with Runbeck Election Services, LLC., an Arizona corporation, for software licensing, equipment maintenance and support services for the Sentio Ballot Printing System for the term ending June 30, 2027, and in the amount of $13,500.00; b) Authorize the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor and Registrar of Voters or designee to exercise contingency, if needed, for additional repair and maintenance, election setup and paper costs up to $4,000.00, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $17,500.00; and c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because the actions consist of organizational and administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00789 Acted on as follows: Pass
  30. A-10) Consider recommendations regarding the Appointment of Jana Petersen to the Operations Board of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), as follows: a) Appoint Jana Petersen, County Executive Officer, to the 3CE Operations Board of Directors and Jesús Armas as her alternate; and b) Determine that the above recommended action does not constitute a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5), as the actions are organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00812 Acted on as follows: Pass
  31. A-11) Consider recommendations regarding Amendment No. 4 to the Outside Counsel Contract with Rimôn, P.C., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Rimôn, P.C., to extend the term of the Agreement to September 14, 2028 and to add $30,000.00, for a not-to-exceed amount of $185,000.00; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, because they consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00787 Acted on as follows: Pass
  32. A-12) Consider recommendations regarding county membership in the Local Government Climate Alliance, as follows: a) Approve the County joining the Local Government Climate Alliance; and b) Find that the proposed action is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 14 CCR 15378(b)(5). 26-00782 Acted on as follows: Pass
  33. A-13) Adopt a Resolution amending the 2026 Board of Supervisors' Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations to: (1) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria; and (2) Change the meeting location for Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. 26-00798 Adopted Pass
  34. A-14) Approve Budget Revisions Request Nos. 1604; 1613; and 1615 (4/5 Vote Required). 26-00805 Approved Pass
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  36. A-15) Consider recommendations regarding the release of set aside for Deputy Sheriffs' Association Successor Memorandum of Understanding Costs, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1648 to increase appropriations for salaries and benefits by $812,100.00 in Sheriff General Fund, funded by a release of the $812,100.00 set aside established by the Board of Supervisors for Sheriff costs on June 16, 2026; b) Receive a report on the status of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol negotiations with the University of California, Santa Barbara; and c) 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. 26-00811 Acted on as follows: Pass
  37. A-16) Consider Recommendations regarding the Pediatric Trauma Care Fund Distribution Agreement with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement between the County Health Department and the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Level II Pediatric Trauma Center to receive Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund distributions in an amount not to exceed $420,000.00, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and b) Determine that the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is 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 involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. 26-00800 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  39. A-17) Consider recommendations regarding a Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) Communication Site Construction Contract, Davidson Library Site, County Project No. PRJ-000641, Second District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the plans and specifications for the PSRN Communication Site, Davidson Library project on file in the General Services Capital Projects office;  b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Agreement (Agreement) for the Davidson Library PSRN Construction Project (Project) in the amount of $344,690.00, with Specialty 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 $29,734.50, 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 following CEQA guidelines sections: 15301, as the actions consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use; 15302, as the actions consist or replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities located on the same site and with the same purpose and capacity; 15303, as the actions consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment; and that a Notice of Exemption on these bases was filed on July 13, 2021. 26-00786 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  41. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding the Just Over There LLC county-initiated nonrenewal of Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B, 4038 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, First District, as follows: a) Receive and consider the Agricultural Preserve Advisory Committee (APAC) recommendation of nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B due to noncompliance with the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones, specifically Uniform Rule 6-2(B), Transfer of Ownership of Contracted Land, Uniform Rule 1-2.3.B, Superprime Land, Uniform Rule 1-4.1(B), Premises made up of parcels less than 100 acres in size, and 1-4.1(D) Table 1-4, Development Envelope Allowances on Superprime Land; b) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Notice of Nonrenewal for Agricultural Preserve Contract No. 74-AP-034B; c) Direct Planning and Development to serve the Notice of Nonrenewal, and direct the Clerk of the Board to record and distribute copies of the Notice of Nonrenewal as specified in the Board Agenda Letter; and d) Determine that the actions above are government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and are therefore not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines. 26-00792 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  43. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding the Senate Bill 1 Grant Award for a Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Director of the Planning and Development Department (P&D), or designee(s), to: i) Execute and submit to Ocean Protection Council a State Grant Agreement for the acceptance of Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant funds in the amount of $291,681.00, upon review and concurrence of County Counsel, the Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or his or her designee(s); and ii) Execute and submit to the California Ocean Protection Council all required grant documents and amendments, including, but not limited to, payment requests, deliverables, and reports; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1649 to establish grant revenue and corresponding appropriations of $291,681.00 for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 for the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant funding (4/5 Vote Required); and c) Determine that execution and submittal of the Grant Agreement and required grant documents to the California Ocean Protection Council is not a project and, therefore, is not subject to environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(5) and 15060(c)(3). 26-00796 Acted on as follows: Pass
  44. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (previously AutoMon LLC) (Board Contract [BC] No. 19-085) for Case Management System Modules and Software Maintenance for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030, as follows: a) Approve, authorize, and ratify the Chair to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Service of Independent Contract (BC No. 19-085) with Catalis Courts and Land Records, LLC (previously AutoMon, LLC) for the provision of case management system modules and software maintenance service to amend the party to the Agreement; and extend the term of the Agreement from ending on May 31, 2026 to continue for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2030; and to increase the total maximum contract amount from $1,406,057.55 to $2,370,196.43; and b) Determine that the above actions are government fiscal activities of funding mechanisms which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and are therefore not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA guidelines. 26-00794 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  46. A-21) Consider recommendations regarding California Forensic Medical Group (CFMG)/Wellpath, Department of Behavioral Wellness, and County Health Department 2025 Annual Reports for Medical Services and Mental Health Services at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC), as follows: a) Receive and file the 2025 annual reports for medical services with CFMG/Wellpath, mental health clinical treatment services by the Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell) Juvenile Justice Mental Health Services (JJMHS), and the medical record audits conducted by the County Health Department Correctional Healthcare Team (CHT), for youth detained in the Susan J. Gionfriddo JJC; and b) Determine that the recommended action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), since the recommended action is a government administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00808 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  49. A-22) Consider recommendations regarding the award of a Contract for Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection, County Project No. 864054, State Project No. 0525000208, First District, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve the Project Plans and Specifications, on file in the Public Works Department Office, located at 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, for the construction of Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection Project; b) Award the Construction Contract for the Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection Project in the amount of $1,291,191.00 to the lowest responsible bidder, Toro Enterprises, Inc., PO BOX 6285, Oxnard, CA 93031, subject to the provisions of documents and certifications, as set forth in the specifications applicable to the Project, as required under California law; c) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Construction Contract, which has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel, Auditor-Controller, and Risk Manager, or their authorized representatives; d) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to approve change orders for the Ortega Hill - N. Jameson Bike Connection Project for a contingency amount up to $81,560.00 plus an additional amount of up to $90,000.00 for supplemental work items, for a total not to exceed authorization amount of $1,462,751.00; e) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1571 to increase Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 appropriations of $462,751.00 in Capital Infrastructure Fund (Fund 0017) for Services and Supplies funded by Other Governmental Agencies and transfer appropriation of $1,000,000.00 from Intergovernmental Revenue-Other to Intergovernmental Revenue-State for State Grant; and f) After reviewing and considering the environmental effects of the Project as shown in the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the US101 HOV/EIR/EA State Clearing for the South Coast 101 HOV Lanes Project (05-SB-101-PM 1.4 to 12.3; 05-0N700; Project ID No. 0500000225 and SCH No. 2009051018), that was prepared and certified by Caltrans, the lead agency, on August 26, 2014, as well as the Revised EIR document, certified on October 27, 2017, and Addendum EIR/EA, certified on June 1, 2018, determine that no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required for this Project and direct Staff to file the Notice of Determination. 26-00799 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  51. A-23) Consider recommendations regarding a Request for Waiver on Competition in Purchase of Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC Replacement Parts for the ReSource Center; Third District, as follows: a) Authorize the County Purchasing Agent to waive competitive bidding requirements per County Code Section 2-39(c) to procure replacement parts from Lindner Recyclingtech America, LLC in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 through June 30, 2027 for maintenance and replacement of the shredder; and b) Determine that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 no substantial changes are proposed, and no new information of substantial importance has come to light regarding environmental effects of the project or of the sufficiency or feasibility of mitigation measures, and therefore the contract for maintenance and repair for ongoing operation of the Tajiguas ReSource Center facilities is within the scope of the project covered by the prior environmental review, the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (12EIR-00000-00002) SCH No. 2012041068 and Subsequent EIR Revision Letter and Errata dated May 27, 2016, certified by the Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2016, Final Subsequent EIR Addendum dated August 11, 2017 (revised October 26, 2017), considered by the Board of Supervisors on November 14, 2017, second Addendum dated August 15, 2023, considered by the Board on October 3, 2023, and November 7, 2023, and the third Addendum dated August 12, 2024, considered by the Board on September 10, 2024, therefore no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for this action. 26-00803 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  53. A-24) Consider recommendations regarding a request for Local Advance Construction Authorization for Highway Bridge Program (HBP): Bonita School Road Bridge Over Santa Maria River (51C-0230), County Project 862367 and a Resolution to Designate the Public Works Director, or his designee to enter into future requests for local advance construction authorizations, Fifth District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the High Cost Letter for Local Advance Construction Authorization with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Local HBP for the Bonita School Road Bridge (Bridge No. 51C-0230) over the Santa Maria River (Project No. 862367); b) Adopt a Resolution to designate the Director of Public Works as an authorized Agent with authority to enter into future Requests for Local Advance Construction Authorizations for projects under $20 million with Caltrans, provided funds will be set aside and planned within the relevant fiscal-year budgets, subject to review and approval by County Executive Office, County Counsel, and Auditor-Controller, with this delegation of authority limited to a term of five years; and c) Determine the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) because it consists of organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00801 Acted on as follows: Pass
  54. A-25) Consider recommendations regarding a 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, dba CenCal Health, and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Sheriff or Designee to execute an MOU between the Santa Barbara County Sheriff and Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority dba CenCal Health to implement Medi-Cal pre-release services under the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice-Involved (JI) Initiative at the Santa Barbara County Jails; and b) 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. 26-00780 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  56. A-26) Consider recommendations regarding a First Amendment to the Agreement with End2End Public Safety, Inc., as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with End2End Public Safety, Inc. (dba Advanced Technology Information Management Systems-ATIMS) to provide software upgrade and maintenance services to the Jail Management System (JMS) utilized by Custody Operations Branch of the Sheriff’s Office; and b) 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. 26-00790 Acted on as follows: Pass
  57. A-27) Consider recommendations regarding approval of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (ESAC), as follows: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute the U.S. DOJ ESAC on behalf of the County for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026; and b) Determine pursuant to California Environmental Health Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review, because it is a government administrative activity that does not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. 26-00793 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  59. A-28) Consider recommendations regarding an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County for community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services, as follows: a) Approve, ratify and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement with Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County to provide community-based child abuse and neglect prevention services for a total contract amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; b) Authorize the Director of Social Services or designee to adjust the Line Item Budget of the Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County dba Santa Maria Valley Youth and Family Center Agreement without exceeding the total contract amount; c) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of Social Services or designee to provide consent under Section 18 of the Agreement for Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County to subcontract services without exceeding the total contract amount and subject to concurrence of County Counsel; and 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. 26-00797 Acted on as follows: Pass
  60. 52 Approval of Administrative Agenda
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  62. 53 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. 26-00002
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  65. 55 Recessed to Closed Session
  66. 56 Closed Session
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  68. 57 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Government Code section 54957.6) Employee organizations: Santa Barbara County Fire Fighters, Inc., Local 2046; Agency-designated representatives: County Executive Officer Jana Petersen and Human Resources Director Kristine Schmidt. 26-00818
  69. 58 Report from Closed Session
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  72. 60 Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings
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  74. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) (Case No. 24ORD-00029), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (Case No. 26GPA-00005), Coastal Land Use Plan (Case No. 26GPA-00006), and Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves to adopt the Utility-Scale Solar Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (County Environmental Document No. 25EIR-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2024110254), dated December 2025, as modified by the EIR Revision Document (RV 01), dated September 1, 2026, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; c) Approve the Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Amendments Project by taking the following actions: i) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County LUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of Article II CZO (Case No. 24ORD-00029), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the MLUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; iv) Conceptually adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00005 and continue this item for final adoption to the Land Use Element “window date” on September 22, 2026; and v) Adopt a Resolution amending the Coastal Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00006; d) Adopt a Resolution amending the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones; e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the CZU and Coastal Land Use Plan amendments to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an amendment to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; and f) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00781
  75. 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Santa Ynez Unit Mid-cycle Fee Reassessment, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Consider and approve reassessment of the Santa Ynez Unit Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund fees for 2025 - 2027; b) After approval of (a), 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). COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00784 Acted on as follows: Pass
  76. 3) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a report on the 2026-2027 Winter Preparations, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) Acting as the Board of Supervisors and Board of Directors, Flood Control and Water Conservation District: a) Receive and file a report on County preparations for a possible strong storm season resulting from predicted El Niño conditions; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 26-00785 Acted on as follows: Pass
  77. 4) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District Annual Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Approve the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Report; b) Provide direction to the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association regarding the management of the Santa Barbara County Wine Improvement District, including as to any marketing activities; 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) as they involve 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 26-00813 Acted on as follows: Pass
  78. 5) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget Status Report, as follows: (EST. TIME: 20 MIN.) a) Receive and file the FY 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget and Status Report as of June 30, 2026, showing the status of appropriations and financing for departmental budgets adopted by the Board of Supervisors; and b) Determine that the above actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because pursuant to sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5) the recommended actions consist of organizational, administrative, or fiscal activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 26-00788 Acted on as follows: Pass
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  81. 6) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding protecting children through Firearms Retailer buffer zones and an Interim Urgency Ordinance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Direct the Planning and Development Department to prepare and process amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC), and Article II, Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO), of Chapter 35 of the Santa Barbara County Code (Zoning), to: i) Define “Firearms Retailer” and related terms as distinct land uses; ii) Establish a mandatory buffer of 1,000 feet between any new Firearms Retailer and designated sensitive receptors, including public and private K-12 schools, preschools, licensed childcare centers, parks, playgrounds, youth centers, religious establishments, similar child-serving facilities, and other Firearms Retailers; iii) Clarify how the buffer is measured between a Firearms Retailer and a sensitive receptor or other Firearms Retailer, including use of Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and analysis; iv) Require a Conditional Use Permit for Firearms Retailers in all applicable zoning districts, with findings related to public safety, neighborhood compatibility, security, and consistency with the buffer standard; v) Prohibit the establishment or operation of a Firearms Retailer as a home occupation or from any residentially zoned parcel, including the retail sale, lease, transfer, delivery, display, or customer pickup of firearms or ammunition at a residence; vi) Develop enhanced security development standards for Firearms Retailers, including surveillance systems and other appropriate safeguards, to protect inventory, employees, customers, and the public, and to facilitate investigation and recovery efforts if a crime occurs; and vii) Complete an inventory and map of existing Firearms Retailers in the unincorporated area, including their proximity to sensitive receptors and other Firearms Retailers, to inform ordinance development and support implementation of the proposed buffer standards; b) Direct the Planning and Development Department to delay planned work efforts in the Long Range Planning Work Program, including the Coastal Land Use Plan Objective Standards, Historic Landmarks Commission updates, and General Package Amendments, as necessary to accommodate this ordinance package without a negative impact on the Department’s budget; c) Adopt an Interim Urgency Ordinance and findings included therein to impose a temporary moratorium on the approval of any new land use entitlement, business-license clearance, zoning clearance, permit, or other County authorization that would allow the establishment, relocation, expansion, or intensification of a retail Firearms Retailer in the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County for a period of 45 days, or until the Interim Urgency Ordinance expires or is otherwise extended or terminated by the Board, whichever occurs first; d) Direct staff to return to the Board of Supervisors on October 6th, 2026, with a written report pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d) and consideration of an extension to the Interim Urgency Ordinance for up to 10 months and 15 days pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d); and e) Determine that the proposed actions are not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential to cause a significant impact on the environment and approve and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption on that basis. 26-00819 Acted on as follows: Pass
  82. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding amendments to the County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Article II Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO) (Case No. 24ORD-00029), Montecito Land Use and Development Code (MLUDC) (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (Case No. 26GPA-00005), Coastal Land Use Plan (Case No. 26GPA-00006), and Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves to adopt the Utility-Scale Solar Project, as follows: (EST. TIME: 1 HR.) a) Make the required findings for approval, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations; b) Certify the Utility-Scale Solar Amendments Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) (County Environmental Document No. 25EIR-00003, State Clearinghouse No. 2024110254), dated December 2025, as modified by the EIR Revision Document (RV 01), dated September 1, 2026, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; c) Approve the Utility-Scale Solar Ordinance Amendments Project by taking the following actions: i) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the County LUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00028), Section 35-1 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; ii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of Article II CZO (Case No. 24ORD-00029), of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; iii) Adopt an Ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the MLUDC (Case No. 24ORD-00030), Section 35-2 of Chapter 35, Zoning, of the Santa Barbara County Code; iv) Conceptually adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00005 and continue this item for final adoption to the Land Use Element “window date” on September 22, 2026; and v) Adopt a Resolution amending the Coastal Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan, Case No. 26GPA-00006; d) Adopt a Resolution amending the Uniform Rules for Agricultural Preserves and Farmland Security Zones; e) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Planning and Development Department to submit the CZU and Coastal Land Use Plan amendments to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for review and certification as an amendment to the Santa Barbara County Local Coastal Program; and f) Direct the Planning and Development Department to transmit the adopted Resolution to the Executive Director of the CCC. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00781 Acted on as follows: Pass
  83. 68 Adjourned at 5:20 PM Adjourned to Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  84. 69 Joseph Centeno Betteravia Government Administration Building Board Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria
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  86. 70 Challenges
  87. 71 IF YOU CHALLENGE A DETERMINATION MADE ON A MATTER ON THIS AGENDA IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT, OR PRIOR TO, THE PUBLIC HEARING.
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  89. 72 Announcements
  90. 73 The meeting of Tuesday, September 1, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
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