BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

JOSEPH CENTENO BETTERAVIA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, BOARD HEARING ROOM 511 EAST LAKESIDE PARKWAY, SANTA MARIA

Agenda — 65 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_sJ4f4lkDRW2M79R9BmzsOA> 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. 26-00778
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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
8. 8 page break
9. 9 9:00 A.M. ..... Convene to Regular Session
10. 10 Roll Call
11. 11 Pledge of Allegiance
12. 12 Approval of Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Meeting
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. A Resolutions to be Presented
18. A-1) Adopt a Resolution proclaiming August 26, 2026 as Women’s Equality Day in Santa Barbara County. 26-00774
19. A Administrative Items
20. A-2) Consider recommendations regarding establishing the property tax rates and levying taxes for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution establishing the property tax rates and levying taxes for the taxing agencies in the County of Santa Barbara for the FY 2026-2027; and b) 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. 26-00769
21. A-3) Consider recommendations regarding the Grant Agreement with Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management (The Center) for California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Requirements Implementation Funds for Fiscal Years 2025-2028, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Director of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to execute the grant agreement (CA26PRP23830), as well as the required dispute resolution attachment, with Sierra Health Foundation: Center for Health Program Management for California Department of Health Care Services Proposition 36 Behavioral Health Requirements Implementation funds for facility renovations in the award amount of $395,332.00 for the period of March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2028; b) Approve Budget Revision Request (BRR) No. 1572, to accept Proposition 36 funds from Sierra Health Foundation: The Center, acting on behalf of the DHCS, in the amount of $395,332.00, to increase County’s infrastructure for substance use and mental health services; and c) 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) and (b)(5), finding that the action is governmental funding mechanisms and/or administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00758
22. A-4) Consider recommendations regarding Services Agreement with Meraki Management - CA, LLC dba Lightfully Behavioral Health for Day Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and Day Treatment Intensive (DTI) Services for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2028, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute an Agreement for Services of Independent Contractor with Meraki Management - CA, LLC dba Lightfully Behavioral Health (not a local vendor) (Lightfully) for the provision of DRS and DTI services for a total maximum contract amount not to exceed $400,000.00, inclusive of $200,000.00 for FY 2026-2027, and $200,000.00 for FY 2027-2028, for the period of August 25, 2026, through June 30, 2028; b) Approve and authorize the Behavioral Wellness Director or designee to exercise the following authorities regarding the above contract, subject to the maximum contract amount and revocation of this delegated authority at any time: Make immaterial changes (standard terms); modify performance measures (Exh. A-3 MHS); suspend services (Exh. AA ADP/MHS); and reallocate funding, modify service codes and rates, and withhold payment (Exh. B ADP/MHS); and c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are 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 actions are governmental funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00761
23. A-5) Consider recommendations regarding the Approval of a Subordination Agreement for Patterson Point (Project) Permanent Financing, Second District, as follows: a) Authorize the Board Chair to execute a Subordination Agreement, with State Housing Community Development (State HCD) for the Patterson Point Affordable Housing Project subordinating a $1,488,000.00 County Loan to State HCD loan; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because they consist of government administrative or fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00756
24. A-6) Consider recommendations regarding the Approval of St. Vincent’s Institution Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement, Second District, as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board, pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan approved by the Board on June 9, 2026, to execute a CDBG Capital Subrecipient Agreement between the County and St. Vincent’s Institution for $200,000.00 for the Family Strengthening Program Roof Replacement Project; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is not the approval of 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 not a project as it is the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. 26-00757
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26. A-7) Consider recommendations regarding the Approval of Request for Proposals to Retain Contract Film Commissioner to Develop Framework to Facilitate Filmmaking in Santa Barbara County, as follows: a) Authorize the Community Services Department (CSD) Director to release a Request for Proposals, and subsequently enter into a contract with the successful respondent to perform the tasks outlined in the attached scope of work, in a maximum aggregate contract amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2026, through March 1, 2027; and b) Determine that the recommended actions are not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5), because they consist of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. 26-00762
27. A-8) Consider recommendations regarding the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In Lieu Fees and Requirements Annual Update, as follows: a) Receive and file the 2025 Update and Annual Adjustment of Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees and Inclusionary Housing Requirements; and b) Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), finding that the actions are creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. 26-00765
28. A-9) Consider recommendations regarding the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Legal Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, A Professional Corporation, to extend the term of the Agreement to August 31, 2027, and to increase the maximum contract amount by $20,000.00 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00; and b) Determine that the above action is not a project, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), because it consists of government administrative and fiscal activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00754
29. A-10) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1611 (Majority Vote Required); and Budget Revision Request Nos. 1583 and 1614 (4/5 Vote Required). 26-00773
30. A-11) Consider recommendations regarding Providing Access and Transforming Health (PATH) Initiative Round 4 Award Acceptance, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Sheriff and Probation Chief, or designees, to accept and receive funding from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for PATH Round 4 Initiative Round 4 Award for approved activities for the project period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in the amount of $1,300,000.00; b) Approve Budget Revision Request Number 1601 in the amount of $650,000.00 to establish appropriations in the County Health Department for unanticipated revenue for services and supplies ($619,000.00), and indirect costs ($31,000.00) funded by the Sheriff’s Department and Probation Department’s DHCS’ PATH Round 4 funding award. Increase appropriations and offsetting revenue of $300,000.00 in Sheriff's Office and $350,000.00 in the Probation Department funded PATH 4 Justice Involved (JI) grant; and c) Determine that the recommended actions do not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and are 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. 26-00752
31. A-12) Consider recommendations regarding the Best Value Contract Method Policy, as follows: a) Adopt the Best Value Construction Contracting Policy, establishing County procedures and authority for use of the Best Value construction contracting method pursuant to California Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 20155 et seq., for construction projects exceeding $1,000,000.00 and for annual Job Order Contracts not exceeding $3,000,000.00 annually; and b) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project subject to environmental review under 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. 26-00768
32. A-13) Set window date hearings of September 22, 2026, November 10, 2026, and December 8, 2026, for adopting proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element Amendments during calendar year 2026. 26-00772
33. A-14) Consider recommendations regarding the 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Santa Barbara San Luis Obispo Regional Health Authority, dba CenCal Health, and the Probation Department Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center (JJC), as follows: a) Approve and authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute a MOU effective September 1, 2026 through September 1, 2029, between the Probation Department and CenCal Health to implement Medi-Cal pre-release services under the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice-Involved (JI) Reentry Initiative at the JJC; and b) Determine that the above recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), finding that the activities are covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing significant effects on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activities in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activities are not subject to CEQA. 26-00766
34. A-15) Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District, Amendment No. 2 to Recycled Water Use Agreement with Santa Maria Public Airport District, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approve, ratify, and authorize the Chair to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Recycled Water Use Agreement with the Santa Maria Public Airport District to extend the contract end date to December 31, 2027; and b) Determine that the above-recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), finding that the action consists of updating the contract term of an existing facility used to provide public utility services with negligible or no expansion of use, and direct the Clerk of the Board to file the CEQA Notice of Exemption. 26-00760
35. A-16) Consider recommendations regarding the Laguna County Sanitation District, Authorization to Use the Design-Build Delivery Method and Initiate Procurement for the Solids Handling Phase 3 Project (Project No. SOLID3); Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: Acting as the Board of Directors, Laguna County Sanitation District: a) Approve the use of the Design-Build project delivery method for the Solids Handling Phase 3 Project (Project No. SOLID3), pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 22160-22169; b) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to issue a Request for Qualifications to solicit Statements of Qualifications from prospective Design-Build entities; c) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to evaluate Statements of Qualifications and establish a shortlist of the most qualified Design-Build entities; d) Authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to issue a Request for Proposals to shortlisted Design-Build entities; e) Direct staff to return to the Board with a recommended Design-Build entity and a proposed contract award, including contract amount and contingency, upon completion of the solicitation process; and f) Determine that the advertising for and receipt of qualifications and proposals is an administrative and fiscal activity which will not result in changes in the environment and therefore the action does not constitute a “Project” within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15378(b)(5). 26-00759
36. A-17) Consider recommendations regarding supporting Caltrans Traffic Control Measures on State Route 192 (East Valley Road), and State Route 192 (Foothill Road and Casitas Pass Road), First District, as follows: a) Adopt a Resolution to support the California Department of Transportation in exercising its authority to install “No Parking” signage within State right-of-way on: i) State Route 192 (east Valley Road, Montecito); and ii) State Route 192 (Foothill Road and Casitas Pass Road, Carpinteria); and b) Find that the proposed actions are for the operation and maintenance of an existing public facility, involving negligible, or no expansion of use beyond that which presently exists, that the proposed action is therefore exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR 15301(c), and approve and direct staff to file the Notice of Exemption on that basis. 26-00764
37. A-18) Consider recommendations regarding Orcutt and Tanglewood Transit Stop Enhancements, Cooperative Agreement with City of Santa Maria, Santa Maria Regional Transit (SMRT) Operator; Fourth and Fifth Districts, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Orcutt and Tanglewood Transit Stop Furniture Improvements Cooperative Agreement with the City of Santa Maria, operator of SMRT. The Agreement authorizes the Public Works Department to transfer a total of $109,265.00 in Transportation Development Act - Local Transportation Fund (TDA-LTF) to the City of Santa Maria to fund transit stop enhancements including the purchase and installation of new transit benches and transit shelters at public bus stops in the communities of Orcutt and Tanglewood; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1569 to increase Fiscal Year 2026-2027 appropriation of $109,265.00 in Public Works Roads-Alternative Transport Fund (FD-0019) for Services and Supplies funded by the TDA-LTF; and c) Determine that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to 14 CCR section 15301(c) as the proposed project(s) consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, and similar facilities. A Notice of Exemption was filed on this basis on August 25, 2026, and the proposed action is within the scope of that Notice of Exemption. 26-00777
38. A-19) Consider recommendations regarding the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ending on June 30, 2026, as follows: a) Accept for filing the Treasurer’s Investment Pool Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, pursuant to California Government Code section 53646(b); 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 section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. 26-00767
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41. A-20) Consider recommendations regarding the contribution of $20,000.00 to the Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) for the Isla Vista bluff memorial installation, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and authorize a contribution of $20,000.00 to the IVCSD for the installation of the Isla Vista bluff memorial, funded by the Second District’s Discretionary Funds held in General County Programs General Fund Committed Emerging Issues fund balance; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 1618 to establish appropriations of $20,000.00 in General County Programs General Fund for Services and Supplies, funded by release of Committed Emerging Issues fund balance; c) Find that the above project meets the social needs of the population of the community; and d) Find that the recommended actions are not a “Project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline sections 15378(b)(4) and 15378(b)(5), because they consist of organizational and administrative activities of government and the creation of government policies that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 26-00763
42. 42 Approval of Administrative Agenda
43. 43 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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45. 45 Recess to Closed Session
46. 46 ADDENDUM
47. 47 The Closed Session Agenda is amended, as follows:
48. 48 Closed Session
49. 49 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Flying Goat Cellars, Inc., et al. v. Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, et al., U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Case Number 2:26cv05489. Sun Coast Bloom, LLC v. County of Santa Barbara; Office of Administrative Hearings Case No. 2026080068. Valley Crest Farms, LLC v. County of Santa Barbara; Office of Administrative Hearings Case No. 2026080029. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Deciding whether to initiate civil litigation: 2 cases. 26-00779
50. 50 Report from Closed Session
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52. 52 Departmental Agenda Planning Items and Public Hearings
53. 1) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding the Jeremy and Megan Raff Appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax Final Audit Determination, as follows: (EST. TIME: 45 MIN.) a) Consider an appeal of the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Transient Occupancy Tax final audit determination for Jeremy and Megan Raff. The appeal was filed by Jeremy and Megan Raff. b) Consider taking the following actions: i) Conduct a hearing to consider the appeal of the final determination of Transient Occupancy Tax, interest and penalties assessed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector on Jeremy and Megan Raff in the amount of $65,840.11; ii) Uphold the Treasurer-Tax Collector's final determination and deny the appeal request for the waiver or meaningful reduction of Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties and interest totaling $65,840.11; iii) Deny the appeal request for a payment plan arrangement; iv) Adopt the findings proposed by the Treasurer-Tax Collector; and v) Determine that the above actions involve government funding mechanisms and/or fiscal activities and are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00776
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55. 2) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding responses to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury Report on Sheriff’s Office Overtime, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury report entitled “What’s Up with the Excessive Overtime? A Look at the Overtime Issues in the Sheriff’s Office”; b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00775
56. 3) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding responses to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury Report on Emergency Preparedness, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury report entitled “Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management: Is the County Neglecting Emergency Preparedness?”; b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00771
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58. 4) HEARING - Consider recommendations regarding responses to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury Report on Property Tax Bill Charges, as follows: (EST. TIME: 30 MIN.) a) Consider and adopt the responses as the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ response to the 2025-2026 Grand Jury report entitled “What Are These Extra Charges on My Property Tax Bill? A Look into What They Are and How They Are Spent”; b) Authorize the Chair to sign the letter and forward the letter and responses to the Presiding Judge of Santa Barbara County Superior Court; and c) Determine pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15378(b)(5) that the above actions are not a project subject to CEQA review because they are government administrative activities that do not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: POLICY 26-00770
59. 59 Adjourn to Tuesday, September 1, 2026
60. 60 County Administration Building Board Hearing Room 105 East Anapamu Street , Fourth Floor Santa Barbara
61. 61 Challenges
62. 62 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.
63. 63 Announcements
64. 64 The meeting of Tuesday, August 25, 2026 will be telecast live on County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20 at 9:00 AM, and will be rebroadcast on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM and on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM on CSBTV Channel 20.
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